1999 Mack CV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 26, 2002 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CV years
Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Mack CV so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Mack CV recalls (2)

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Suspension:rearMar 21, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V061002 · 213 vehicles

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 assemblyMar 14, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V044107 · 1,484 vehicles

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.

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Other Mack CV years

← 1998 CV · 2000 CV →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 CV03
2007 CV08
2006 CV05
2005 CV24
2004 CV06
2003 CV25
2002 CV03
2001 CV06
2000 CV03
199902
1998 CV01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mack CV?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mack CV?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Mack CV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CV model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.