Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may not have been manufactured correctly. Transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle could allow cracks to form which, over time, may
Also affects: Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr, Mack Rb
Mack Cl — Other
High risk
Oct 19, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Mack Chn, Mack Ct, Mack Ctp, Mack Cv, Mack Cxn
Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
Feb 15, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, the adjustable torque rod used on the Chalmers rear suspension may be brittle. This may lead to premature failure of the rod, which may result in a loss of contr
Also affects: Mack Gu, Mack Ctp, Mack Ct, Mack Cv
Mack Cl — Brakes
High risk
Jul 17, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the air brake fittings may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing. If the push-to-connect cartridge that supplies the air to the park brake chambers we
Also affects: Mack Chn, Mack Ct, Mack Cv, Mack Cxn
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Aug 9, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been torqued to specs during vehicle assembly. As a result, steering performance may be affec
Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Cv, Mack Mr, Mack Cx
Mack Cl — Brakes
High risk
Dec 5, 2003
Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 "Air Brake Systems". Due to improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing, it is possi
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dm6, Mack Dmm
Mack Cl — Brakes
High risk
Oct 15, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, additional axles were installed to increase the gross vehicle weight capacity but the parking brake capacity was not increased accordingly therefore not comply
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Jul 22, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with TRW 20-EDL Ball Sockets were manufactured with a case depth and/or hardness that were below specifications. A bearing that is below specific
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cx, Mack Rd
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Mar 26, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehicles where the power
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dmm, Mack Rb
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Mar 26, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain Meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cx, Mack Rd
Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
Mar 25, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Dana Spacer Tandem drive axle models DS463 an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. The loss of this attachment to the
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Cv, Mack Rb
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 1999
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-s
Also affects: Mack Rd6, Mack Dm6, Mack Cx, Mack Rb, Mack Ch
Mack Cl — Brakes
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 2001
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with certain Meritor-Wabco brake system relay valves manufactured by Haldex Brake Systems. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure applicat
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dm, Mack Dmm
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 1999
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with tie rod sockets model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case dept
Also affects: Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Mr, Mack Rb, Mack Rd6
Mack Cl — Engine
High risk
Oct 26, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the return springs on the accelerator pedals are made of stainless steel or electroplated music wire. The design fatigue stress of the stainless steel springs
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cx, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr
Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
Mar 17, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, an improperly machined steering axle wheel hub inner wheel bearing cone can result in an improper fit onto the steering axle spindle assembly, which can eventu
Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr, Mack Rb, Mack Rd
Mack Cl — Steering
High risk
Dec 22, 1997
Model years: 1997
IF THE DRAG LINK AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD
Also affects: Mack Ch
Mack Cl — Structure
High risk
Jan 13, 1997
Model years: 1996
NOTE: CLASS 8 TRUCKS. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS CAN LEAD TO A BROKEN STRAP. IF THE STRAP BREAKS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD WOBBLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEP
Also affects: Mack Ch
Mack Cl — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
DEFECT: VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PROTECTIVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BETWEEN THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR DRYER, HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING OVERPRESSURIZED AND THE AIR DRYER M
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Dm, Mack Mr, Mack Rb, Mack Rd
Mack Cl — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 3, 1993
Model years: 1992, 1993
NOTE: CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE DRIVELINE YOKES TO THE TRUCK'S REAR AND REAR REAR CARRIERS MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND COULD FAIL AND ALLOW THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Ch, Mack Mh, Mack Dm, Mack Rb
Mack Cl — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 3, 1991
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.
Also affects: Mack Ch
Mack Cl — Suspension
High risk
May 21, 1991
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
ON VEHICLES USED IN LOGGING OPERATIONS, CERTAIN HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. SPRING HANGER FAILURE COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND R
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Mh, Mack R, Mack Rb, Mack Rd