- The problem
- Certain vehicles may be subject to steering shaft separation due to loose set screws in the dash sheet bearing which may allow the shaft to move.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and modify the steering shaft by providing a greater slip length in the steering drive shaft to eliminate slip joint separation.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Mack U Series Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Mack U Series have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1982 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical U Series year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Mack U 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
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No complaints about the 1981 Mack U 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 U Series: every year compared
All U Series years1981 Mack U Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Mack U Series | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1981 Mack Mack | 1 | 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 1981 Mack U Series
Does the 1981 Mack U Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Mack U Series: steering wheel / handle bar (March 1982). 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 1981 Mack U Series had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Mack U Series a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack U 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 1981 Mack U 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