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Safety recall · 74V097000

Vehicle speed control Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on June 24, 1974. It covers about 33 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V097000
Reported
Jun 24, 1974
Vehicles
33
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Mack campaign no. Fire appratus with william air throttle control. Built sep1 1973 thru apr 30 1974. Possibility that the valve cage assembly, an internalpart of the accelerator system, could fracture resulting in an air leak orcomplete malfunction. If this occurs, it may result in poor acceleration orthe throttlesticking in any position. (Correct by inspecting and installingimproved valve repair kit).

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 74V097000.
  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
1973 Mack CF06D
1974 Mack CF06D

Questions

Is the 74V097000 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 74V097000?

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 74V097000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on June 24, 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

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