Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1986 Mack Ms250p — 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.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
SOME OF BOLTS FASTENING REAR DRIVESHAFT ON REAR AXLE FLANGE MAY LOOSEN CAUSING DRIVESHAFT DISASSEMBLY.
Consequence
DRIVESHAFT COULD BREAK AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDRESULT IN A CRASH OR INJURY FROM LOOSENED DRIVESHAFT OR BOLTS.
Remedy
REPLACE BOLTS ON REAR AXLE.
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.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1986 Mack Ms250p. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.