Share yoursShare
Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Safety recall · 74V002000

Engine Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 2, 1974. It covers about 844 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V002000
Reported
Dec 2, 1974
Vehicles
844
Area
Engine & cooling

Contacts

Mack campaign no sco#46. Models equipped with turbo unloader. Mar 1969 thrunov 1973. Trucks. Possibility that the oil supply line to the turbo unloaderis routed too close to the turbo charger. If this condition exists, heat couldcause hose deterioration and oil leakage which could create a fire hazard.(Correct by inspecting and relocating oil lines to provide adequate clearancebetween oil supply line and turbo changer).

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 74V002000.
  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 R05D
1970 Mack R05D
1971 Mack R09F
1972 Mack R07F
1973 Mack R09F

Questions

Is the 74V002000 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 74V002000?

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 74V002000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 2, 1974. 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

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience