- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1973 Mack WL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 Mack WL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1977 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical WL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 Mack WL recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1973 Mack WL 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.
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Does the 1973 Mack WL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1973 Mack WL: fan (October 1977). 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 1973 Mack WL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 Mack WL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mack WL 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 1973 Mack WL 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