2008 Mack Cl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Mack Cl, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 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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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mack Cl have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2008 mack semi, unit 1 and unit 2 were eastbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 stated ice from unit 1 trailer flew off his vehicle striking unit 2 windshield. Units moved further up the road from area”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2011 · Unknown or other
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 2008 Mack Cl
How do I know if my 2008 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Mack Cl; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 07V497000).
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.