1999 Mack CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Mack CL. That is the most of any CL model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mack CL recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 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: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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: 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 reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
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.
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 penetration caused the two pieces of metal to separate and break apart causing the vehicle to flip. *yh
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 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 CL | 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 1999 Mack CL?
Owners most often report equipment, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mack CL?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.