Suspension: rear Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 27, 1972. It covers about 1,755 vehicles across 28 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 72V259000
Reported: Oct 27, 1972
Vehicles: 1,755
Area: Suspension

Contacts

Mack truck campaign no sco37. Trucks equipped w/radl 5281 or r170 rear axle.Possibility that rear spring clamp plate may develop cracks which could lead toclamp failure. If clamp fails it would permit the axle to shift on spring andcould interfere with vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting and replacingspring clamp plates with improved types. )

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V259000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1966 Mack FL	1	B
1967 Mack FL	1	B
1968 Mack FL	2	C
1969 Mack FL	2	C
1970 Mack FL	3	D
1971 Mack FL	5	F
1972 Mack FL	4	D
1966 Mack FS	1	B
1967 Mack FS	1	B
1968 Mack FS	2	C
1969 Mack FS	2	C
1970 Mack FS	4	D
1971 Mack FS	6	F
1972 Mack FS	4	D
1966 Mack RL	1	A
1967 Mack RL	1	A
1968 Mack RL	3	B
1969 Mack RL	4	C
1970 Mack RL	5	C
1971 Mack RL	8	D
1972 Mack RL	5	C
1966 Mack RS	1	A
1967 Mack RS	1	A
1968 Mack RS	3	B
1969 Mack RS	4	C
1970 Mack RS	5	C
1971 Mack RS	8	D
1972 Mack RS	4	C

Questions

Is the 72V259000 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 72V259000?

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 72V259000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 27, 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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