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Safety recall · 72V126000

Steering: linkages Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 22, 1972. It covers about 668 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V126000
Reported
May 22, 1972
Vehicles
668
Area
Steering

Contacts

Mack service bulletin no r1006. Mack western. Trucks. Possibility that powersteering cylinder tie rod clamp may fail. Clamp failure will result in loss ofpower steering assist. Could also cause binding condition which couldinterfere with steering control. (Correct by inspecting and installing newimproved clamp where necessary. )

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 72V126000.
  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
1971 Mack FL05F
1971 Mack FS06F
1971 Mack RL08D
1971 Mack RS08D

Questions

Is the 72V126000 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 72V126000?

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 72V126000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 22, 1972. 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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