Steering: connection Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on August 5, 1974. It covers about 1,776 vehicles across 18 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 74V120000
Reported: Aug 5, 1974
Vehicles: 1,776
Area: Steering

Contacts

Built 1965 thru jan 1967. Trucks. Possibility that the steering arm used onaxle assembly may be undersize in the areaof the bend radius. If thiscondition exists the arm could crack and ultimately lead to complete seperationof the arm. Failure of the steering arm could result in loss of vehiclecontrol without warning to the driver. (Correct by inspecting and replacingsteering arm where necessary).

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 74V120000.
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
1965 Mack B	1	C
1966 Mack B	1	C
1967 Mack B	1	C
1965 Mack C	2	D
1966 Mack C	2	D
1967 Mack C	2	D
1965 Mack DM	1	B
1966 Mack DM	1	B
1967 Mack DM	2	C
1965 Mack F	1	A
1966 Mack F	1	A
1967 Mack F	2	B
1965 Mack MB	1	A
1966 Mack MB	1	A
1967 Mack MB	2	B
1965 Mack R	1	A
1966 Mack R	1	A
1967 Mack R	2	B

Questions

Is the 74V120000 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 74V120000?

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 74V120000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on August 5, 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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