Vehicle recall 72V259000 · October 27, 1972

Mack FL, FS and 2 more models

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

Notes: Mack truck campaign no SCO37.TRUCKS equipped w/radl 5281 or R170 rear axle.possibility that rear spring clamp plate may develop cracks which could lead toclamp failure.if clamp fails it would permit the axle to shift on spring andcould interfere with vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacingspring clamp plates with improved types.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V259000
Reported to NHTSA: October 27, 1972
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: January 19, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,755
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear

Recall 72V259000 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 FL (1966-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966
Mack FS (1966-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966
Mack RL (1966-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966
Mack RS (1966-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966

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