2003 Mack CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Mack CL so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 Mack CL recalls (2)
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Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
Risk: These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Fix: Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing has occurred. It is possible for the air brake system pressure to push the check valve internal parts into the primary system reservoir and a vehicle operator would not know that this has happened.
Risk: In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.
Fix: Dealers will replace the check valve. Owner notification began november 26, 2003. Owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
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.
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 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 CL | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 CL | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 CL | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 CL | 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 2003 Mack CL?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mack CL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.