1998 Mack Cl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Mack Cl, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Mack Cl
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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Suspension: rear
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Remedy: The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with mack 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the mack steering axle spindle assembly. Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Mack Cl have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
Compare Mack Cl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mack Cl | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mack Cl | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Mack Cl | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Mack Cl | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mack Cl | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mack Cl | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Mack Cl | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack Cl | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack Cl | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Cl | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack Cl | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Cl | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Mack Cl | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Mack Cl
How do I know if my 1998 Mack Cl 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Mack Cl; 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 02V061002).
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.
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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.