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1978 Mack Cf Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1978 Mack Cf. Check your own VIN below.

6
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

6 safety recalls for the 1978 Mack Cf

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 91V070000 Reported 3,673 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.

    Remedy: Replace the defective steering arms.

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 85V157000 Reported 143 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The splined steering shaft may not be sufficiently engaged as designed due to inaccurate drilling of the holes in the frame to which the cab front mount member is bolted. Under certain conditions the steering shaft may disengage. Consequence of defect: a jarring impact might cause disengament of the splined shaft resulting in loss of…

    Remedy: Replace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.

  3. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 84V036000 Reported 3,421 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. Loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.

    Remedy: The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.

  4. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 83V037000 Reported 1,455 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    On the involved vehicles the floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket do not have sufficient clearance to allow the shaft to turn freely. This causes the pinch bolt to bind or lock against the seal bracket.

    Remedy: The hole in the floorboard will be enlarged to allow sufficient clearance of the steering column u-joint pinch bolt, and a new bracket and lamp will be installed at no charge to owner.

  5. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 81V154000 Reported 826 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket may not allow sufficient clearance for the shaft to turn freely in the center of the bracket/seal. The pinch bolt in the column yoke may bind or lock the column against the bracket, allowing little or no wheel return.

    Remedy: Dealer will enlarge the hole in the floorboard to provide clearance for the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. A new bracket and clamp will also be installed without charge to owner.

  6. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 78V172000 Reported 13,800 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. This is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. Failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Mack Cf. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mack Cf model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cf model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1964 Mack Cf10
1965 Mack Cf10
1966 Mack Cf10
1967 Mack Cf20
1968 Mack Cf30
1969 Mack Cf20
1970 Mack Cf30
1971 Mack Cf30
1972 Mack Cf30
1973 Mack Cf60
1974 Mack Cf60
1975 Mack Cf50
1976 Mack Cf60
1977 Mack Cf80
1978 Mack Cf60
1979 Mack Cf50
1980 Mack Cf50
1981 Mack Cf50
1982 Mack Cf30
1983 Mack Cf20
1984 Mack Cf30
1985 Mack Cf40
1986 Mack Cf30
1987 Mack Cf50
1988 Mack Cf50
1989 Mack Cf40
1990 Mack Cf20
1991 Mack Cf10
1992 Mack Cf10

Checking a specific 1978 Mack Cf

How do I know if my 1978 Mack Cf has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1978 Mack Cf; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V172000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mack models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.