1972 Mack Fs Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Mack Fs has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 58,906 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 77V173000 1977-10-12 48,000 affected
Defect

THE FLEX BLADE FANS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE LAMINATED STIFFENER AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF SUCH A CONDITION EXISTS AND THE CRACKS GO UNDETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULD CAUSE PIECES OF THE STIFFENER TO BREAK OFF.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FAN WITH A STEEL FIXED BLADE FAN, FREE OF CHARGE.

POWER TRAIN 74V032000 1974-02-25 9,019 affected
Defect

MACK TRUCKS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.WITH SN56 AND SW57 BOGIE HOUSINGS.BUILT MAR1971 THRU JUN 1972.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BOGIE HOUSING WALL THICKNESSAT THE LEFT INNER WHEEL BEARING RACE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFIC DIMENSIONALREQUIREMENTS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD LEAD TO SPINDLE FAILURE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF A REAR…

SUSPENSION 72V310000 1972-12-18 132 affected
Defect

MACK TRUCK CAMPAIGN NO SCO 38.MANFD 7/22/1972 THRU 8/21/72.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.IF CONDITIONEXISTS, IT COULD ALLOW SHOCK ABSORBER TO INTERFERE WITH STEERING LINKAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING IMPROVED LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGBRACKETS WHERE…

SUSPENSION 72V259000 1972-10-27 1,755 affected
Defect

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Mack Fs as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.