- The problem
- Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.
- The risk
- A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS.
Vehicle safety record
1972 Mack CF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1972 Mack CF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1991 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1972 Mack CF recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The flex blade fans on the involved vehicles may develop cracks in the laminated stiffener as a result of fatigue during operation. If such a condition exists and the cracks go undetected, continued operation could cause pieces of the stiffener to break off.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the original fan with a steel fixed blade fan, free of charge.
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Does the 1972 Mack CF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1972 Mack CF: linkages (May 1991); fan (October 1977); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (July 1975). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1972 Mack CF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1972 Mack CF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack CF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1972 Mack CF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data