2003 MACK CL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MACK CL
The 2003 MACK CL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 MACK CL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 MACK CL, potentially affecting up to 16,722 vehicles.
Recall 10V069000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 15,490 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 BEAMS MANUFACTURED BY BHARAT FORGE. THE AXLE BEAM MAY HAVE TRANSVERSE SHEAR LINES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE FROM THE TRIMMING PROCESS.
Consequence: THESE LINES, IF PRESENT, CAN PROMOTE INITIATION OF CRACKS, WHICH OVER TIME MAY POSSIBLY LEAD TO AXLE BEAM FAILURE AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →Recall 03V253000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 1,232 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR...
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 MACK CL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MACK CL.
Safety Rating for the 2003 MACK CL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MACK CL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MACK CL
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 MACK CL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2116 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MACK CL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CL
- 1998 MACK CL — 2 complaints
- 1999 MACK CL — 2 complaints
- 2000 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK CL (current)
- 2004 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2006 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CL — 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