1992 MACK CH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 MACK CH
The 1992 MACK CH has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 MACK CH
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1992 MACK CH, potentially affecting up to 74,735 vehicles.
Recall 00V019003 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 90 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.
Consequence: UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.
View full details →Recall 94V216000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
| 17,720 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVESHAFT WILL WOBBLE AND CAN SEPARATE. SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE OR LOOSE FRAGMENTS CAN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY PRESENTING A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING HANGER BRACKET.
View full details →Recall 94V032000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,777 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy: A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Recall 93V137000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 11,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY BREAK DUE TO INADEQUATE BLADE STRENGTH AROUND THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE BLADES TO THE FAN SPIDER.
Consequence: IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE FAN BLADE OCCURS, IT COULDBE PROPELLED OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD, INJURING PERSON(S) IN THE VICINITY OFTHE TRUCK.
Remedy: AN IMPROVED FAN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Recall 93V024000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 4,924 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES, CAUSING STRESS CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS DURING THE QUENCHING PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BOLT FAILURE AND ALLOW THEDRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: REPLACE THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS.
View full details →Recall 95E003010 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,224 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM...
Consequence: IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 MACK CH
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 MACK CH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CH613, THE ALUMINUM FUEL TANK WHICH IS STRAPPED UNDERNEATH IS CORRODED WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBILITY OF METAL. HAPPENED TO 2 MACK TRUCKS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 MACK CH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 MACK CH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 MACK CH
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 MACK CH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09B014 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING SEAL UPDATE SHEPPARD M100 STEERING GEAR USED ON CH MODEL. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 MACK CH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CH
- 1987 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1988 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1989 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1990 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1991 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1992 MACK CH (current)
- 1993 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1994 MACK CH — 1 complaint
- 1995 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1996 MACK CH — 1 complaint
- 1997 MACK CH — 1 complaint
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints