- The problem
- The 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail.
- The risk
- The spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
- The fix
- Replace all 7/8 inch diameter spring eye bolts with 1 inch diameter bolts.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Mack Mack Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1987 Mack Mack with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 1990 for the leaf spring assembly. For comparison, the 1986 has 2 and the 1988 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Mack year, for its age
#138 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Mack Mack problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1987 Mack Mack recalls 3
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
- The problem
- An incorrect 3/4 inch bolt was installed on rt/rs 450 suspension.
- The risk
- This bolt may break, causing disengagement of the beam Connection of rear suspension, resulting in loss of control, which could Result in an accident.
- The fix
- RETROFIT CHASSIS WITH 1 INCH BOLTS.
- The problem
- Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.
- The risk
- Trailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. Also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.
- The fix
- Installation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.
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2 complaints about the 1987 Mack Mack
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear passenger's wheel disconnected, causing loss of control/accident. ( New jersey state police report)
Axle shaft fell out onto roadway while vehicle was in motion, causing accident. (New jersey state police report) *ak
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All Mack yearsQuestions about the 1987 Mack Mack
Does the 1987 Mack Mack have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1987 Mack Mack: leaf spring assembly (January 1990); u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (February 1989); air suspension system (February 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mack Mack?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Mack Mack had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 15, 1994 and the latest on January 13, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Mack Mack a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mack Mack 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.
Which Mack Mack years have the most complaints?
1988 (4), 1995 (3), 1997 (3). See every Mack Mack year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Mack Mack 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