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1989 Mack Cf Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1989 Mack Cf. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1989 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. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 94V032000 Reported 39,777 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.

    Remedy: A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.

  2. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 91V080000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Incorrect manufacture of the hydroboost cylinder allows the ball socket clamp to contact right side steering lever on an extreme left turn and cause flexing of the cylinder rod .

    Remedy: Replace incorrectly built boost cylinders.

  3. 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.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 89V162000 Reported 133 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber.

    Remedy: Repair in a manner to prevent front brake hose from rubbing against the brake chamber.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 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 1989 Mack Cf

How do I know if my 1989 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1989 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 89V162000).

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.