Steering

Mack RL Steering problems by year

0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mack RL's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 01971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Year	Steering complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
1979	0	0	0	1
1978	0	0	0	1
1977	0	0	0	1
1976	0	0	0	1
1975	0	0	0	1
1974	0	0	0	1
1971	0	0	0	1

Steering recalls

Steering wheel / handle bar

79V164000Jul 9, 19794,640 vehicles affected

The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications. As a result, the pinch bolts could break while in service.

Covers1979 Mack RL +5 more

Steering wheel / handle bar

79V134000May 30, 197964,150 vehicles affected

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.

Covers1974 Mack RL 1975 Mack RL 1976 Mack RL 1977 Mack RL 1978 Mack RL +15 more

Steering: linkages

72V126000May 22, 1972668 vehicles affected

Covers1971 Mack RL +3 more

Latest RL steering complaints

No complaints in this area yet.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data