1999 Mack Cl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1999 Mack Cl, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1999 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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Tie rod assembly (steering)
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede NHTSA recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who take their…
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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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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. Owner notification began july 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
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Connection (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mack Cl have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Bed serial 9906077, bed fell off truck due to welds breaking, $ 50000.00 damage. Vehicle leans towards driver side, dealer said just drive it until it flips over. *ak the lack of weld and poor penetra”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2001 · Equipment
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 1999 Mack Cl
How do I know if my 1999 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1999 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 00V230003).
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.