- The problem
- Crack may develop on steering arm that could progress and reduce the fatigue life of the steering arm.
- The risk
- Steering arm could fail without warning resulting in loss of steering control and possibly a crash.
- The fix
- INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.
Vehicle safety record
1980 Mack DMM Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1980 Mack DMM have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1990 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical DMM year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1980 Mack DMM recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1980 Mack DMM yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1980 Mack DMM have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1980 Mack DMM: linkages (February 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1980 Mack DMM had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1980 Mack DMM a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack DMM year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1980 Mack DMM has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data