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1992 Mack Ch Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1992 Mack Ch, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1992 Mack Ch

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

  1. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 00V019003 Reported 90 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

  2. Center support bearing (power train)

    NHTSA 94V216000 Reported 17,720 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The driveshaft center bearing support bracket can crack and break.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center bearing hanger bracket.

  3. 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.

  4. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 93V137000 Reported 11,000 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The engine cooling fan blades may break due to inadequate blade strength around the rivets that attach the blades to the fan spider.

    Remedy: An improved fan will be installed on these vehicles.

  5. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 93V024000 Reported 4,924 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The carrier yoke bolts were manufactured with worn rolling thread dies, causing stress concentrations which caused cracks during the quenching process.

    Remedy: Replace the carrier yoke bolts.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 Mack Ch have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Ch613, the aluminum fuel tank which is strapped underneath is corroded which may have been caused by incompatibility of metal. Happened to 2 mack trucks. Please provide further information and VIN#. *”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 1999 · Fuel system, gasoline

Compare Mack Ch model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Mack Ch10
1988 Mack Ch60
1989 Mack Ch70
1990 Mack Ch50
1991 Mack Ch50
1992 Mack Ch51
1993 Mack Ch40
1994 Mack Ch01
1995 Mack Ch10
1996 Mack Ch31
1997 Mack Ch21
1998 Mack Ch30
1999 Mack Ch70
2000 Mack Ch70
2001 Mack Ch50
2002 Mack Ch62
2003 Mack Ch70
2004 Mack Ch50
2005 Mack Ch30
2006 Mack Ch20
2007 Mack Ch30

Checking a specific 1992 Mack Ch

How do I know if my 1992 Mack Ch 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1992 Mack Ch; 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 00V019003).

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.