Mack MS300P recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 1988 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
1979: 2; 1980: 3; 1981: 3; 1982: 2; 1983: 1; 1988: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
81V157000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
Reported: 1981-12-29 (December 29, 1981) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981
WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "ON" POSITION AND THE HEATER IS OPERATING AT THE "LOW" OR "MEDIUM" SETTING, THE HEATER SWITCH WIRING WILL OVERLOAD IN THE EVENT THE HEATER MOTOR SEIZES.
Remedy: A SPEED VARIATION RESISTANCE UNIT AND AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAP WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗82V054000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 1982-05-24 (May 24, 1982) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
THE CIRCUIT WIRING ON THESE VEHICLES IS ARRANGED SO THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗81V089000 · Power Train:Driveline
Reported: 1981-07-14 (July 14, 1981) · Model years: 1980, 1981
HOLES DRILLED IN THE REAR AXLE YOKES TO BALANCE THEM COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE YOKE.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ALL DEFECTIVE YOKES WILL BE REPLACED WITH YOKES WITHOUT HOLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V101000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported: 1983-09-27 (September 27, 1983) · Model years: 1982, 1983
BOLTED INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING HAS A TENDENCY TO LOOSEN IN SERVICE. THIS IS DUE TO A BACKWARD INSTALLATION OF THE LOCKWASHERS, WHICH ARE BELLVILLE TYPE, AND A RESULTANT INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE BOLTS.
Remedy: ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE BELLVILLE TYPE LOCKWASHERS AT STEERING GEAR HOUSING ATTACH POINTS REPLACED WITH STANDARD SPLIT-TYPE LOCKWASHERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V124000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Reported: 1988-07-26 (July 26, 1988) · Model years: 1988
POWER STEERING PUMPS MAY HAVE A RIDGE INSIDE THE ALUMINUM HOUSING WHICH COULD DETACH ITSELF FROM THE HOUSING AND BECOME WEDGED INSIDE THE RELIEF VALVE, KEEPING IT OPEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ASSISTANCE TO THESTEERING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V035000 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank
Reported: 1989-03-10 (March 10, 1989) · Model years: 1988
TOTAL CAPACITY OF AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR MAY BE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121.
Consequence: TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy: REPAIR TO ASSURE CORRECT TOTAL CAPACITY OF AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS.
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