Front: shock absorberRecall 72V-310 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 72V-310 covers 132 Mack vehicles for a front: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1324 models

ReportedDec 18, 1972Owners notified Apr 27, 1973

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V310000 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 TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO SCO 38.MANFD 7/22/1972 THRU 8/21/72.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.IF CONDITIONEXISTS, IT COULD ALLOW SHOCK ABSORBER TO INTERFERE WITH STEERING LINKAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING IMPROVED LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGBRACKETS WHERE NECESSARY).MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 1200 AND 1400 SQ IN RADIATORS.

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

Mack FL1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Mack FS1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Mack RL1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Mack RS1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Built from July 1, 1969 to August 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.