Electrical system: horn Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on July 18, 1973. It covers about 1,285 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 73V153000
Reported: Jul 18, 1973
Vehicles: 1,285
Area: Electrical system

Contacts

Mack trucks campaign no n/a. Manuf'd feb. 1971 Thru june 1973. Trucks.Possibility that the electric horn mounting bracket could crack and fail. Ifthis condition exists the horn could interfere with steering shaft universaljoint and cause steering lockup in a left hand turn situation. (Correct byinspecting and replacing horn assembly with improved type bracket).

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 73V153000.
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
1971 Mack R	9	F
1972 Mack R	7	F
1973 Mack R	9	F
1971 Mack RD	5	F
1972 Mack RD	3	D
1973 Mack RD	4	D
1971 Mack RL	8	D
1972 Mack RL	5	C
1973 Mack RL	3	B
1971 Mack RS	8	D
1972 Mack RS	4	C
1973 Mack RS	2	B

Questions

Is the 73V153000 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 73V153000?

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 73V153000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on July 18, 1973. 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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