On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Transmission & drivetrain
Mack CHN Transmission problems by year
0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mack CHN's transmission & drivetrain. Harsh or delayed shifting, slipping, CVT shudder, rollaway, axles, driveshafts and transfer cases.
Transmission complaints by model year
Transmission recalls
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. Some of the spindles were overheated during the heat treat process which could result in a fracture of the spindle.
Covers2006 Mack CHN
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fxl axles, there is a potential that the draglink may contact the brake slack adjuster during full wheel cut and articulation of the chassis.
On certain trucks equipped with the fxl axle and meritor 16.5 X 5 brakes with dust shields, there may be interference between the dust shield mounting bolt and the knuckle on the front axle. As a result of the interference, the bolt joint between the wheel...
Latest CHN transmission complaints
No complaints in this area yet.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data