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Safety recall · 71V131000

Electrical system: horn Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on August 3, 1971. It covers about 2,630 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
71V131000
Reported
Aug 3, 1971
Vehicles
2,630
Area
Electrical system

Contacts

Mack truck campaign no n/a. Western chassis with fiberglass h ood. Trucktractors. Possibility that nut that secures elect ric horn bracket mounted onleft splash apron which is a part of hood and fender assembly may loosen. Ifnut backs off, hor n may fall into position where it could lock steering shaftan d interfere with steering control. (Correct by present parts with newimproved parts. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V131000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Mack RL04C
1970 Mack RL05C
1971 Mack RL08D
1969 Mack RS04C
1970 Mack RS05C
1971 Mack RS08D

Questions

Is the 71V131000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V131000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 71V131000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on August 3, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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

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