Mack CL recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mack CL, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 3, 2010Crash risk2002–2004 Mack CL, 2002–2004 Mack CV, 2003–2004 Mack DM and 4 other models — Power Train
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.
10V069000 · 15K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jun 30, 2009Crash risk2004–2005 Mack CL, 2004–2005 Mack CV, 2004–2005 Mack DM and 4 other models — Power Train
MACK IS RECALLING 10,300 MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 CL, CV, DM, LE, AND RB AND MODEL YEAR 2004 RD HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, 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.
09V240000 · 10K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 23, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Mack CHN, 2006–2008 Mack CL, 2006–2008 Mack CT and 5 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
07V497000 · 950 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Feb 15, 2007Crash risk2007 Mack CL, 2007 Mack CT, 2007 Mack CTP and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
07V053000 · 86 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 26, 2006Crash risk2007 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CL, 2007 Mack CT and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A LEGRIS AIR MANIFOLD, THE BRASS PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATE FROM THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
06V271000 · 7K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 28, 2005Crash risk2006 Mack CL — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
05V348000 · 12 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 7, 2005Fire risk2005 Mack CL, 2004–2005 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CX and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V312000 · 100 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jun 7, 2004Crash risk2001–2002 Mack CL, 2001–2002 Mack CV, 2001–2002 Mack DM and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS BUILT WITH HENDRICKSON LIFT AXLES WHICH CONTAINED WEBB BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.
04V258000 · 36 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 17, 2003Safety2003 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CL, 2003 Mack CV and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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 WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.
03V253000 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Aug 15, 2002Crash risk1999–2000 Mack CH, 1999–2000 Mack CL, 1999–2000 Mack CX and 1 other model — Steering
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.
02V037006 · 2K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Mar 21, 2002Safety1998–2002 Mack CL, 1998–2002 Mack CV, 1998–2002 Mack RB and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
02V061002 · 213 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Dec 21, 2001Safety2001 Mack CH, 2001 Mack CL, 2001 Mack CV and 4 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 STEERING PUMP IS MOUNTED OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.
01V389000 · 8K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Aug 1, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Mack CH, 2000–2001 Mack CL, 2000–2001 Mack CV and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
01V189004 · 8K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1999 Mack CH, 1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CX and 4 other models — Steering
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.
01V044207 · 4K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Mar 14, 2001Crash risk1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CV, 1999 Mack DM6 and 4 other models — Steering
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.
01V044107 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Oct 4, 2000Safety1999 Mack CH, 1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CX and 1 other model — Steering
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.
00V246103 · 6K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Oct 4, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Mack CH, 1999–2000 Mack CL, 1999–2000 Mack CX and 5 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
00V230003 · 46K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED