Vehicle recall 73V101000 · May 4, 1973
Mack RL685, RL767 and 12 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- With ross pitman arm.manf'd OCT.2, 1972 thru JAN.18, 1973.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY that the pitman arm may not meet required fatigue tests.failureafter long service due to fatigue could result in loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with improved pitman arm where necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 1973
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- August 17, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
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Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mack RL685 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RL767 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RL773 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RL785 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RL795 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RL797 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS685 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS711 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS737 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS747 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS767 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS785 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS795 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
- Mack RS797 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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