- The problem
- Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.
- The risk
- A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Mack CF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Mack CF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1991 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Mack CF recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.
- The problem
- An incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play. Consequence of defects: if nut is not replaced, steering wheel disengagement could occur causing loss of steering control and possibly a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.
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No complaints about the 1986 Mack CF yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mack CF: every year compared
All CF years1986 Mack CF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mack CF | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1986 Mack Mack | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Mack CF
Does the 1986 Mack CF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1986 Mack CF: linkages (May 1991); gear box (other than rack and pinion) (June 1990); steering wheel / handle bar (May 1986). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1986 Mack CF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Mack CF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack CF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1986 Mack CF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data