Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V089000 Reported July 14, 1981

Power train:driveline (indicator forward or revers

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Power Train · 500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V089000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 14, 1981

Defect Summary

Holes drilled in the rear axle yokes to balance them could cause a failure of the yoke.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected and all defective yokes will be replaced with yokes without holes.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 81V089000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 81V089000

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

What is recall 81V089000?

NHTSA recall 81V089000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on July 14, 1981. It addresses: Power train:driveline (indicator forward or revers. The recall affects approximately 500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V089000 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.