Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V085000 Reported May 23, 1988

Power train:driveline:bracket:support:center shaft

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Power Train · 203 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V085000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
203
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 23, 1988

Defect Summary

Clamp plates used between the drive shaft and carrier yokes may crack and could break due to improper heat treatment.

Safety Consequence

If clamp plate breaks, yoke would fly off at detachedpoint and could injury anyone struck by flying fragments. also, the detachedinner shaft could interfere with the brake system air supply hoses and tractortires, which could result in loss of truck control and an accident.

Corrective Action

Install new clamping plates and capscrews in all locations as needed.

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 88V085000 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 88V085000

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

What is recall 88V085000?

NHTSA recall 88V085000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 23, 1988. It addresses: Power train:driveline:bracket:support:center shaft. The recall affects approximately 203 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 88V085000 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.