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1971 Mack MB recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1971 Mack MB. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1971 Mack MB recalls, newest first

August 8, 1978NHTSA 78V1710002,100 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary
Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. Stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. This type of failure would cause loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1971 Mack MB were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack MB years

Other 1971 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1971 Mack MB have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, suspension, power train, wheels, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1971 Mack MB recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1971 Mack MB?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.