Mack CL recalls and problems
14 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Mack CL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All Mack CL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-069 | Mar 3, 2010 | 2002–2004 | Power Train | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle… |
| 09V-240 | Jun 30, 2009 | 2004–2005 | Power Train | Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat… |
| 07V-497 | Oct 23, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. |
| 07V-053 | Feb 15, 2007 | 2007 | Suspension | On certain trucks equipped with a 46k pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle. |
| 06V-271 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with a legris air manifold, the brass push-to-connect cartridge may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing. |
| 05V-348 | Jul 28, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not be tightened properly. |
| 05V-312 | Jul 7, 2005 | 2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. |
| 04V-258 | Jun 7, 2004 | 2001–2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain class 8 chassis built with hendrickson lift axles which contained webb brake drums, the brake drums could experience premature crack of the braking surface resulting in reduction or complete loss of braking on… |
| 03V-253 | Jul 17, 2003 | 2003 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-037 | Aug 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth… |
| 02V-061 | Mar 21, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. |
| 01V-389 | Dec 21, 2001 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines. |
| 01V-189 | Aug 1, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. |
| 00V-230 | Oct 4, 2000 | 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mack CL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Mack CL has the most reports (1). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mack CL have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Mack CL model years 2000–2008.
What are the most common Mack CL problems?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often.