1998 Mack CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Mack CL. That is the most of any CL model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mack CL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mack CL recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Risk: The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Fix: 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 agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Problem: 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 stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
Risk: If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
CONSUMER WHO WROTE THIS COMPLAINT, GERMAN SANCHEZ PO BOX 7264 CAGUAS PR 00726 [redacted] OR [redacted], WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HIS 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE WHEN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OF MACK TRUCK CAME LOOSE AND HIT THE VEHICLE, SANCHEZ SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA, INJURY TO THE RIGHT…
Other Mack CL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 CL | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 CL | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 CL | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 CL | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 CL | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 CL | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 CL | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 CL | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 CL | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 CL | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 CL | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 CL | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 CL | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mack CL?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mack CL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Mack CL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.