Vehicle recall 72V040000 · February 14, 1972

1971 Mack F

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

Notes: Mack campaign no X1001.TRUCKS.W/SGP45 & SGP47 power steering gears.possibility that bumper deformation caused by impact may result in interferencebetween bumper and steering column universal joint.(correct by inspecting andreinforcing as required.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V040000
Reported to NHTSA: February 14, 1972
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: April 24, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 177
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers

Recall 72V040000 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 F (1971): 1971

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