Steering: linkagesRecall 72V-126 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 72V-126 covers 668 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6684 models
ReportedMay 22, 1972Owners notified Jul 26, 1972
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

MACK SERVICE BULLETIN NO R1006.MACK WESTERN.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT POWERSTEERING CYLINDER TIE ROD CLAMP MAY FAIL.CLAMP FAILURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OFPOWER STEERING ASSIST.COULD ALSO CAUSE BINDING CONDITION WHICH COULDINTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEWIMPROVED CLAMP WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1971 to November 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.