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Safety recall · 71V226000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 9, 1971. It covers about 238 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V226000
Reported
Dec 9, 1971
Vehicles
238
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Mack truck campaign no u1001. Sept. 22, 1970 Thru april 6, 1 971. Trucks.Possibility that front hub may be defective. F ailure of front axle hub couldresult in loss of vehicle contr ol. (Correct by inspecting and replacing hubwhere necessary. ) Vehicle chassis with rockwell-standard fh901 or fl901 front axl

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 71V226000.
  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
1970 Mack DM04D
1971 Mack DM06F
1970 Mack FS04D
1971 Mack FS06F
1970 Mack MB03C
1971 Mack MB05D
1970 Mack RL05C
1971 Mack RL08D
1970 Mack RS05C
1971 Mack RS08D

Questions

Is the 71V226000 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 71V226000?

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 71V226000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 9, 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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