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Safety recall · 91V196000

Power train: shift pattern indicator Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 21, 1991. It covers about 308 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V196000
Reported
Oct 21, 1991
Vehicles
308
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

The stone bennett shifters do not indicate the relative position of the shift lever to the driver.

The risk

The shift lever does not meet the requirements of fmvss102.

The fix

Install a decal displaying the relative shift positions.

Contacts

System: transmission range selector; fmvss 102.Vehicle description: heavy trucks with allison transmissions and stone bennettshifters.

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 91V196000.
  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
1989 Mack MR02C
1990 Mack MR03C
1991 Mack MR02C

Questions

Is the 91V196000 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 91V196000?

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 91V196000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 21, 1991. 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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