2002 Mack Ch Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2002 Mack Ch, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2002 Mack Ch
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks equipped with aset AC model engines, the engine as configured with an external exhaust gas recirculation system makes servicing the fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools. Therefore, it is possible for fuel leaks to develop when removing and installing the fuel injection lines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel injection lines free of charge. Note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign conducted in 2006 (please see 06v392). The recall began on september 11, 2007, with subsequent mailings…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain heavy duty class 8 diesel trucks equipped with aset AC engines, the location of the fuel inlet hose may result in overheating or abrasion of the hose, which may lead to a premature failure.
Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the fuel inlet hose free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Due to some quality and supply issues with parts to support this safety recall, owners may have been informed…
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Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. The recall began april 6, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
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Service brakes, air
On certain trucks equipped with manifold dash valves with push to connect fittings used to control the park brake function on trucks and trailers with air brakes, the park knob can pop out unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This will exhaust the air from the park brake system on the trailer and apply the parking brakes.
Remedy: Haldex has notified its customers to make arrangements to have the valve inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. Owners who take their vehicles…
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Parking brake
Certain class 8 chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the installation of the additional axle(s), raises the gvw capability of the vehicle and therefore requires an increase in the parking brake performance to hold on a 20% grade in order to meet the requirements…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the park brake configuration on these vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
On certain class 8 chassis equipped with r. H. Sheppard "m100" steering gears and trw "tas65" steering gears, a power steering hose with an incorrect pressure rating was installed by the factory.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering hose. Ower notification began june 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mack Ch have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2002 mack truck ch series axle broke forcing the truck to strike the median wall. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 101-0517-91) *jb letter updated 03/17/10*bf”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2008 · Power train
“2002 mack conventional tire blew out. *jb due to the tire blow out on the trailer. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2006 · Tires
Compare Mack Ch model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Ch model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mack Ch | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack Ch | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Ch | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Ch | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Ch | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Ch | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 Mack Ch | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 Mack Ch | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Mack Ch | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mack Ch | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Mack Ch | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Mack Ch | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack Ch | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Mack Ch | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack Ch | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Ch | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 Mack Ch | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Ch | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Ch | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack Ch | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Ch | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mack Ch
How do I know if my 2002 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2002 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 02V218000).
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
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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.