1997 MACK CH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MACK CH
The 1997 MACK CH has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 MACK CH
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 MACK CH, potentially affecting up to 10,755 vehicles.
Recall 04V159000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 317 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE...
View full details →Recall 97V191000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 10,438 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence: IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 MACK CH
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MACK CH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SERIOUS VIBRATION, RESULTING IN SEVERAL TRANSMISSION/ENGINE REPAIRS TO NO AVAIL.
Safety Rating for the 1997 MACK CH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MACK CH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MACK CH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MACK CH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CH
- 1992 MACK CH — 1 complaint
- 1993 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1994 MACK CH — 1 complaint
- 1995 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1996 MACK CH — 1 complaint
- 1997 MACK CH (current)
- 1998 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 1999 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 2000 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK CH — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK CH — 2 complaints
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- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints