Vehicle recall 74V033000 · February 25, 1974

Mack R795, R797 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 n/a.built dec 14 1973 thru jan 31 1973.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY that the steering drive shaft may have an improper constantvelocity universal joint retaining cap screw.the operation of vehicle with anincorrect cap screw could lead to steering malfunction and result in loss ofvehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing cap screw with propertype screw).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V033000
Reported to NHTSA: February 25, 1974
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: March 28, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 32
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 74V033000 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 R795 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
Mack R797 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
Mack RD795 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
Mack RD797 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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