The 1970 Mack R has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,208 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
MACK TRUCKS CAMPAIGN NO SC060.TRUCKS MFG'D 1967 THRU JAN.31, 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SUSPENSION TRUNNION BRACKETS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.IF SUCHCONDITION EXISTS AND CRACKS ARE NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULDULTIMATELY LEAD TO TRUNNION TUBE SEPARATION FROM THE TRUNNION AND PERMIT AXLEASSEMBLY DISLOCATION.FAILURE…
MACK CAMPAIGN NO SCO#46.MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TURBO UNLOADER.MAR 1969 THRUNOV 1973.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE OIL SUPPLY LINE TO THE TURBO UNLOADERIS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE TURBO CHARGER.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HEAT COULDCAUSE HOSE DETERIORATION AND OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.(CORRECT BY…
MACK SERVICE BULLETIN NO G1003.EQUIPPED WITH AMERICAN-BOSCH APE-8VBB FUELINJECTION PUMP.MANFD 9-70 THRU 10-16 1971.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT LINKCONNECTING GOVERNOR FULCRUM LEVER TO FUEL INJECTION PUMP CONTROL RACKS CANBREAK AND CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL DELIVERY CONTROLTO ENGINE.SHOULD THIS CONDITIONOCCUR, IT COULD IMPAIR…
MACK CAMPAIGN NO R1005.EQUIPPED W/SGP48.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT IF PITMANARM IS NOT RELOCATED AND STEERING LINKAGE READJUSTED, POSSIBLE TOGGLE CONDITIONWILL RESULT IN EXTREME RIGHT TURN.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MAKING NECESSARYADJUSTMENTS.).
BUILT BTWN DEC.1968 AND MAY 1971.TRUCK TRACTORS.POSSIBIL ITY THAT AIRINTAKE HOOD, WHICH CONSISTS OF METAL CAP ATTACHEDTO PERFORATED PLASTIC INNERSECTION, MAY NOT SECURELY CLAMP T O PLASTIC SECTION.IF CONDITION EXISTS, CAPCAN TURN AND CUTPLASTIC.IF PLASTIC IS DEEPLY CUT, METAL CAP CAN SEPARATECOM PLETELY.SUCH FAILURE,…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1970 Mack R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.