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Safety recall · 76V060000

Steering wheel / handle bar Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on April 20, 1976. It covers about 608 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V060000
Reported
Apr 20, 1976
Vehicles
608
Area
Steering

Contacts

Mack campaign no sc075. Trucks. Possibility that a faulty weld in attachingthe tubular upper section of the steering shaft to the solid lower section.Failure of this weld allows internal separation of the steering shaft withresultant complete loss of steering control. This could result in loss ofvehicle control without warning to the driver. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing upper steering shaft with improved material).

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 76V060000.
  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
1975 Mack WL013F
1976 Mack WL08D
1975 Mack WS013F
1976 Mack WS08D

Questions

Is the 76V060000 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 76V060000?

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 76V060000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on April 20, 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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