- The problem
- The right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Mack RD Series Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Mack RD Series with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1981 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1977 has 0 and the 1979 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RD Series year, for its age
#15 most complained-about 1978 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1978 Mack RD Series problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1978 Mack RD Series 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1978 Mack RD Series
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Anti lock brakes failed, recall not known, purchased after recall notices.
Mack RD Series: every year compared
All RD Series years1978 Mack RD Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Mack RD Series | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 1978 Mack Mack | 2 | 3 | D | 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 1978 Mack RD Series
Does the 1978 Mack RD Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Mack RD Series: exterior lighting (December 1981). 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 1978 Mack RD Series?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1978 Mack RD Series had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 3, 1998 and the latest on June 3, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1978 Mack RD Series a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack RD Series 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 1978 Mack RD Series 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