- The problem
- In the involved trucks it is possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap.
- The fix
- Dealer will install an additional bracket in this area to prevent the steering wheel from dislocating in the event of a bracket failure.
Vehicle safety record
1976 Mack RL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1976 Mack RL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 1979 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1976 Mack RL recalls 5
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
- An axle "no brake" condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction. This condition may cause the anti-wheel lock valve solenoid to be continuously energized and prevent the brakes from being applied on one of the axles. As a result, the anti-wheel lock warning lamp is not activated.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-wheel lock controller without charge to owner.
- The problem
- A design deficiency exists in the air dryer piping in the area of the pressure relief valve and compressor governor control link. Moisture is passed and builds up in this relief valve and control line. In freezing ambient temperatures, this moisture may freeze, allowing the chassis air system pressure to exceed 150 psi. Excessive air system pressure can cause separation of air piping connections and air system valve failure.
- The fix
- The dealer will relocate the air system compressor governor line and pressure relief valve to eliminate moisture accumulation.
- 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.
- The problem
- The front wheel aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may be subject to cracks which may progress circumferentially around the barrel of the hub. This could lead to a fracture in the "barrel" position of the hub and complete hub failure.
- The fix
- Dealer will install steel hubs in place of aluminum hubs without charge to owner.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1976 Mack RL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1976 Mack RL: steering wheel / handle bar (May 1979); control unit / module (April 1978); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (February 1978); fan (October 1977) and more. 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 1976 Mack RL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1976 Mack RL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack RL 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 1976 Mack RL 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