1976 Mack Mack problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1976 Mack Mack — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1976 compare to other Mack years?

Mack NHTSA complaints by model year, 1976 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1976 Mack Mack have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

87V010000SuspensionFebruary 9, 1987 · 5,235 units

Defect

CROSSMEMBER CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE BROKEN CROSSMEMBER TO PROTUDE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FRAME AND INTERFERE WITH CHASSIS COMPONENTS.

Consequence

TRAILER HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED DURING TURNINGMANEUVERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH. ALSO, ACOMPLETELY SEPARATED CROSSMEMBER COULD AFFECT HEIGHT OF SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGSAND THE RESULTING LEAN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy

INSTALLATION OF A BOLTED DOUBLE PLATE TYPE CROSSMEMBER TO REPLACE THE STANDARD CHANNEL TYPE CROSSMEMBER.

1976 Mack Mack — common questions

Is the 1976 Mack Mack reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1976 Mack Mack have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1976 Mack Mack. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1976 Mack Mack under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1976 compare to other Mack years?

Does the 1976 Mack Mack have recalls?

1976 Mack Mack — common questions

Is the 1976 Mack Mack reliable?

Does the 1976 Mack Mack have recalls?

Is the 1976 Mack Mack under NHTSA investigation?

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