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Safety recall · 74V227000

Exterior lighting: switch Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on November 21, 1974. It covers about 1,023 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V227000
Reported
Nov 21, 1974
Vehicles
1,023
Area
Lights

Contacts

Mack campaign no 55. Mfg'd jan. 1, 1973 Thru aug. 14, 1974. Possibilitythat vehicles equipped with a tractor protection valve an interference couldoccur between the stop lamp switch and the head lamp switch could create ashort circuit that would interrupt head lamp operation. (Correct by inspectingand providing additional clearance between switches where necessary).

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 74V227000.
  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 DM04D
1974 Mack DM07F
1973 Mack R09F
1974 Mack R06D
1973 Mack RD04D
1974 Mack RD07F
1973 Mack U05F
1974 Mack U06F

Questions

Is the 74V227000 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 74V227000?

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 74V227000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on November 21, 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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