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#BS-1980-MACRSE-450E

1980 Mack R Series

Based on reports from 0 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
22
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

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Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Recall History (6 recalls)

80V052000Oct 1980

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE.

80V054000Jan 1981

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT.

80V162000Jun 1981

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM.

81V088000Dec 1981

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE

THE RETAINING PIN FOR THE BRAKE CONTROL KNOB HAS BEEN MISALIGNED (OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE VALVE PLUNGER HOLE). THIS CAUSES THE KNOB TO BE OVERSTRESSED AT THE RETAINING PIN HOLE AREA CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE.

81V153000Jun 1983

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1980 Mack R Series: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1980 Mack R Series?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1980 Mack R Series has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1980 Mack R Series reliable?
The 1980 Mack R Series has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1980 Mack R Series problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1980 Mack R Series have any recalls?
Yes, the 1980 Mack R Series has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mack R Series problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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