Vehicle recall 71V131000 · August 3, 1971

Mack RL and RS

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

Notes: Mack truck campaign no n/a.western chassis with fiberglass h ood.trucktractors.possibility that nut that secures elect ric horn bracket mounted onleft splash apron which is a partof hood and fender assembly may loosen.ifnut backs off, hor n may fall into position where it could lock steering shaftan d interfere with steering control.(correct by present partswith newimproved parts.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V131000
Reported to NHTSA: August 3, 1971
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: June 28, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,630
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Horn

Recall 71V131000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mack RL (1969-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969
Mack RS (1969-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969

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