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1971 Mack Mb Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1971 Mack Mb. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1971 Mack Mb

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 78V171000 Reported 2,100 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. Stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. This type of failure would cause loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.

  2. Multiple axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 75V118000 Reported 414 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  3. Banjo housing (power train)

    NHTSA 74V032000 Reported 9,019 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  4. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 71V226000 Reported 238 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  5. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 71V179000 Reported 15,002 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Mack Mb. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mack Mb model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Mb model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1965 Mack Mb10
1966 Mack Mb10
1967 Mack Mb20
1968 Mack Mb20
1969 Mack Mb20
1970 Mack Mb30
1971 Mack Mb50
1972 Mack Mb40
1973 Mack Mb30
1974 Mack Mb40
1975 Mack Mb40
1976 Mack Mb20
1977 Mack Mb40
1978 Mack Mb30
1979 Mack Mb10

Checking a specific 1971 Mack Mb

How do I know if my 1971 Mack Mb has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1971 Mack Mb; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 71V179000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mack models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.