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1971 Mack RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 1971 Mack RS. Check your own VIN below.

8
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

8 safety recalls for the 1971 Mack RS

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

  1. Banjo housing (power train)

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

  2. Horn (electrical system)

    NHTSA 73V153000 Reported 1,285 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  3. Shock absorber (suspension)

    NHTSA 72V310000 Reported 132 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  4. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 72V259000 Reported 1,755 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  5. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 72V126000 Reported 668 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  6. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 72V127000 Reported 1,410 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

  7. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

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

  8. Horn (electrical system)

    NHTSA 71V131000 Reported 2,630 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Mack RS. 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 RS model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Mack RS10
1967 Mack RS10
1968 Mack RS30
1969 Mack RS40
1970 Mack RS50
1971 Mack RS80
1972 Mack RS40
1973 Mack RS20
1974 Mack RS70
1975 Mack RS70
1976 Mack RS40
1977 Mack RS70
1978 Mack RS50
1979 Mack RS30

Checking a specific 1971 Mack RS

How do I know if my 1971 Mack RS 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 1971 Mack RS; 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 71V131000).

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.