- The problem
- Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
- The risk
- During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
- The fix
- ADJUST SEAT TETHER BELT IF NECESSARY.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Mack MH Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Mack MH have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 1988 for the seat belts.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MH year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Mack MH 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
- On right hand steering arm, keyway may be in the wrong location causing a toggle condition to occur under certain conditions.
- The risk
- This could result in slow steering return without priorwarning which would affect steering control and create the potential for acrash.
- The fix
- REPLACE INCORRECT STEERING ARM.
- The problem
- Left or right cab step may crack in its welded area due to flexing of the step during entering and exiting. Consequence of defect: as the cracks extend, the tubular step could partially collapse and break without warning to the user, and could result in personal injuries.
- The fix
- Install a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. In addition, replace step if cracks are present.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mack MH: every year compared
All MH years1986 Mack MH vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mack MH | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1986 Mack Mack | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Mack MH
Does the 1986 Mack MH have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1986 Mack MH: seat belts (September 1988); linkages (October 1987); structure (January 1986). 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 1986 Mack MH had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Mack MH a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack MH 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 1986 Mack MH 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