Safety Recall NHTSA · 83V102000 Reported September 27, 1983

Power train:transmission:standard:manual

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Power Train · 565 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
83V102000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
565
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 27, 1983

Defect Summary

The yoke of the transmission propeller shaft may lack required strength due to erroneous counterbore operation in which 10 millimeters of extra material may have been cut. This condition could lead to fracture of the yoke in service.

Corrective Action

All affected parts will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.

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 83V102000 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 83V102000

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

What is recall 83V102000?

NHTSA recall 83V102000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 27, 1983. It addresses: Power train:transmission:standard:manual. The recall affects approximately 565 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 83V102000 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.