1974 Mack Dmm Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1974 Mack Dmm has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,700 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 78V172000 1978-08-08 13,800 affected
Defect

THE EXISTING CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA. THIS IS NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CROSS STEERING ARMS OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND GREATER STRENGTH.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 78V068000 1978-04-04 9,700 affected
Defect

AN AXLE "NO BRAKE" CONDITION COULD RESULT FROM AN EATON CONTROLLER INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED AND PREVENT THE BRAKES FROM BEING APPLIED ON ONE OF THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK WARNING LAMP IS NOT ACTIVATED.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 75V192000 1975-10-31 1,200 affected
Defect

MACK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRUCKS WITH DUAL BRAKE TREADLE VALVE PIPING SEPT.1974AND MAR.31, 1975.POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLYLINES MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED IN REVERSE AT THE DUAL BRAKE TREADLE VALVE.THEREVERSING OF THESE SUPPLY LINES DOES NOT IN ITSELF, AFFECT VEHICLE BRAKING IFBOTH THE PRIMARY AND…

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 1974 Mack Dmm as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.