Vehicle safety record

1971 Mack RS Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 1971 Mack RS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in February 1974 for the banjo housing.

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NHTSA data checked 17 hours ago

26/100Safety Index

DMore problems than a typical RS year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 8
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

1971 Mack RS recalls 8

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

Power train: banjo housing

74V032000Feb 25, 19749,019 vehicles affected

Electrical system: horn

73V153000Jul 18, 19731,285 vehicles affected

Suspension: shock ABSorber

72V310000Dec 18, 1972132 vehicles affected

Suspension: rear

72V259000Oct 27, 19721,755 vehicles affected

Fuel system: fuel injection system

72V127000May 22, 19721,410 vehicles affected

Steering: linkages

72V126000May 22, 1972668 vehicles affected

Wheels: hubcap / cover

71V226000Dec 9, 1971238 vehicles affected

Electrical system: horn

71V131000Aug 3, 19712,630 vehicles affected

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No complaints about the 1971 Mack RS yet

No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.

Mack RS: every year compared

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

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
1975	7	-	D
1974	7	-	D
1973	2	-	B
1972	4	-	C
1971	8	-	D
1970	5	-	C
1969	4	-	C
1968	3	-	B
1967	1	-	A

All RS years

Questions about the 1971 Mack RS

Does the 1971 Mack RS have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 1971 Mack RS: banjo housing (February 1974); horn (July 1973); shock ABSorber (December 1972); rear (October 1972) 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 1971 Mack RS had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 1971 Mack RS a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mack RS 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 1971 Mack RS 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 17 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data