Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V032000 Reported March 18, 1981

Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light

Q: What is recall 81V032000?

NHTSA recall 81V032000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 18, 1981. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

81V032000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

150

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 18, 1981

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the semi-trailer stop lights may not activate when hand control lever is activated.

Corrective Action

After inspecting brake light system, a switch will be installed which will activate the trailer stop light when the hand control valve is used, if necessary.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 81V032000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 81V032000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V032000?

NHTSA recall 81V032000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 18, 1981. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V032000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.