Model year

1985 Mack Mack

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year7106k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1985 Mack Mack by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 1985 Mack Mack

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1985 Mack Mack
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
90V-010Jan 23, 19907/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may failSuspension14,800Part replacement
89V-022Feb 17, 1989Incorrect 3/4 inch bolt was installed on rt/rs 450 suspensionSuspension18Not stated
88V-126Jul 28, 1988Some air brake hose assemblies may not comply with burst strength requirements of fmvss 106Brakes24,106Part replacement
87V-010Feb 9, 1987Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis…Suspension5,235Part replacement
86V-040Mar 10, 1986Front steering knuckle thrust bearing may shatter into pieces due to improper heat treatmentSuspension50,100Part replacement
86V-009Jan 22, 1986Spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracketSuspension11,000Repair or modification
86V-005Jan 14, 1986Incorrect inner wheel bearings were installed in the rear axles which wears a groove in the spindle due to a poor fitPowertrain484Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1985 Mack Mack

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • PE87005 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
      CROSSMEMBER CRACKING
      Opened Nov 7, 1986, closed Feb 17, 1987 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    28 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
    • KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
    • KC-745 Jun 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
    • KC-750 Jun 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
    • KC-759 Jun 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running At Idle Following EMS Programming With Data Transfer.
    • KC-663 May 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
    • KC-653 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
    • KC-627 May 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
    • KC-2172 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
    • KC-2171 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
    • KC-2170 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
    • KC-2169 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
    • KC-2165 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-2161 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
    • KC-2158 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-2131 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
    • KC-2116 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-626 May 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
    • KC-648 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
    • KC-686 May 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      (Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    • KC-698 May 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
    • KC-699 May 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
    • KC-714 May 25, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
    • KC-7 Oct 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Replacement (EMS, VECU, TECU, LCM) - Programming (Conversion Kit) Requirements When Installing An ECU With A Newer Part Number - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
    • KC-37 Oct 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      V-MAC - Install Under Windows 2000/XP
    • KC-11 Oct 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      AMT Gearbox 4320-07-03-01-Transmission And Clutch Pulling Position, Calibration And 4000-07-04-01-Transmission,Calibration(Transmission Removed)Explanations
    • KC-681 Oct 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Spark Assist Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US10 Emissions
    • KC-2152 Oct 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Command Steer - Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Electronic Control Unit, Event Information"
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.