- The problem
- An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.
- The risk
- Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.
- The fix
- REPLACE INCORRECT POWER STEERING HOSES.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Mack RM Series Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Mack RM Series have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the hose, piping, and connections.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical RM Series year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Mack RM Series recalls 2
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
- Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued.
- The risk
- An undertorqued fastener will loosen up and can result inwheel separation, loss of control, and an accident.
- The fix
- PROPERLY TORQUE REAR WHEEL SPACE FASTENERS.
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No complaints about the 1987 Mack RM Series 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 RM Series: every year compared
All RM Series years1987 Mack RM Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mack RM Series | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1987 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 1987 Mack RM Series
Does the 1987 Mack RM Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1987 Mack RM Series: hose, piping, and connections (March 1989); wheels (September 1988). 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 1987 Mack RM Series had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Mack RM Series a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mack RM 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 1987 Mack RM 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