Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V162000 Reported September 29, 1989

Brakes:air:over:hydraulic:disc:lines:hose:non-meta

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 133 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V162000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
133
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 29, 1989

Defect Summary

Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber.

Safety Consequence

This could eventually result in brake hose failure. Increasing the stopping distance, which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Repair in a manner to prevent front brake hose from rubbing against the brake chamber.

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 89V162000 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 89V162000

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

What is recall 89V162000?

NHTSA recall 89V162000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 29, 1989. It addresses: Brakes:air:over:hydraulic:disc:lines:hose:non-meta. The recall affects approximately 133 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V162000 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.