1999 MACK CL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 MACK CL
The 1999 MACK CL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:REAR, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 MACK CL
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1999 MACK CL, potentially affecting up to 60,104 vehicles.
Recall 02V037006 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 2,050 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL SUPERSEDE NHTSA RECALL NOS. 01V-140-005 (MACK SC0270) AND 00V-246-103 (MACK SC0262). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →Recall 02V061002 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 213 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.
Remedy: THE DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT BRACKET, INSPECT THE AXLE HOUSING, AND REWELD THE BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE...
View full details →Recall 01V044207 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 4,247 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER/DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...
View full details →Recall 01V044107 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 1,484 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIE RODS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...
View full details →Recall 00V246103 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 6,244 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS.
View full details →Recall 00V230003 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 45,866 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 MACK CL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MACK CL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BED SERIAL 9906077, BED FELL OFF TRUCK DUE TO WELDS BREAKING, $ 50000.00 DAMAGE. VEHICLE LEANS TOWARDS DRIVER SIDE, DEALER SAID JUST DRIVE IT UNTIL IT FLIPS OVER. *AK THE LACK OF WELD AND POOR PENETRATION CAUSED THE TWO PIECES OF METAL TO SEPARATE AND BREAK APART CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP. *YH
BED SERIAL 9906077, BED FELL OFF TRUCK DUE TO WELDS BREAKING, $ 50000.00 DAMAGE. VEHICLE LEANS TOWARDS DRIVER SIDE, DEALER SAID JUST DRIVE IT UNTIL IT FLIPS OVER. *AK THE LACK OF WELD AND POOR PENETRATION CAUSED THE TWO PIECES OF METAL TO SEPARATE AND BREAK APART CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP. *YH
Safety Rating for the 1999 MACK CL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MACK CL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MACK CL
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 MACK CL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SL273001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR PHASED INTO PRODUCTION TO CORRECT AN ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN E-TECH ENGINES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MACK CL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CL
- 1994 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 1995 MACK CL — 1 complaint
- 1996 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 1997 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 1998 MACK CL — 2 complaints
- 1999 MACK CL (current)
- 2000 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2004 MACK CL — 0 complaints
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- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints