Vehicle recall 71V179000 · October 13, 1971

Mack MB, R and 1 more model

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

Notes: Built btwn DEC.1968 and may 1971.TRUCK tractors.possibil ity that airintake hood, which consists of metal cap attachedto perforated plastic innersection, may not securely clamp t o plastic section.if condition exists, capcan turn and cutplastic.if plastic is deeply cut, metal cap can separatecom pletely.such failure, particularly at high speeds, could cre atepotential risk to safety of other highway users.(correctby inspecting andreplacing with improved air intake hood whe re necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V179000
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 1971
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 6, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,002
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Recall 71V179000 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 MB (1968-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
Mack R (1968-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
Mack RD (1968-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968

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