- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
- The risk
- There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver Could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Mack CHN Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Mack CHN have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2007 for the fifth wheel assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical CHN year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Mack CHN recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2008 Mack CHN 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 CHN: every year compared
All CHN years2008 Mack CHN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mack CHN | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Mack CL | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2008 Mack CHN
Does the 2008 Mack CHN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mack CHN: fifth wheel assembly (October 2007). 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 2008 Mack CHN had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Mack CHN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mack CHN 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 2008 Mack CHN 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