1972 Mack RS problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1972 Mack RS — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1972 compare to other RS years?
Does the 1972 Mack RS have recalls?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1972 Mack RS — common questions
Is the 1972 Mack RS reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1972 Mack RS have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1972 Mack RS. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.