Model year record

1988 MACK MR600

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V002000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected: 1,500
Reported to NHTSA: 1989-01-12
Owners notified: 1989-08-23

Defect description

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION.

Safety risk

THE LACK OF THIS SHIELD CAN ALLOW FALLING REFUSE TO CAUSEA VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.