Defect
CAPSCREW THAT ATTACHES STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTING BRACKET.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE CAPSCREWS.
1989 Mack Ms250 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1989 Mack Ms250 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1989 compare to other Ms250 years?
Does the 1989 Mack Ms250 have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
CAPSCREW THAT ATTACHES STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTING BRACKET.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING BRACKET AND CAPSCREWS.
1989 Mack Ms250 — common questions
Is the 1989 Mack Ms250 reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1989 Mack Ms250 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1989 Mack Ms250. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.