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Safety recall · 76V057000

Steering: linkages Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on April 15, 1976. It covers about 27 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V057000
Reported
Apr 15, 1976
Vehicles
27
Area
Steering

Contacts

Mack campaign no sc074. Truck-tractor equipped with rockwell internationalsteering arm. Possibility that the steering arm may contain a forging flawwhich could result in a failure during normal operation. Failure of thesteering arm could lead to a loss of vehicle control without prior warning tothe driver with possible vehicle crash occurrence. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing steering arms).

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 76V057000.
  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 F05D
1973 Mack R09F

Questions

Is the 76V057000 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 76V057000?

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 76V057000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on April 15, 1976. 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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