- The problem
- Due to improper and inadequate welding practices, the fifth wheel on the involved vehicles is defective. Frame mounted supports may have incomplete or poor quality welds. The welds could subsequently fail allowing separation of the tractor from the trailer.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Mack R Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Mack R have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1984 for the fifth wheel assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical R year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Mack R 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 1982 Mack R 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.
Mack R: every year compared
All R years1982 Mack R vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Mack R | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1982 Mack Mack | 1 | 4 | 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 1982 Mack R
Does the 1982 Mack R have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 Mack R: fifth wheel assembly (November 1984). 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 1982 Mack R had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Mack R a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mack R 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 1982 Mack R 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