- The problem
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- The risk
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Mack CL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 Mack CL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 1995 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical CL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 Mack CL 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
- Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
- The risk
- In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
- The fix
- A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.
- The problem
- The carrier yoke bolts were manufactured with worn rolling thread dies, causing stress concentrations which caused cracks during the quenching process.
- The risk
- This condition can cause bolt failure and allow thedriveline to separate from the carrier assembly.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS.
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Mack CL: every year compared
All CL years1992 Mack CL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mack CL | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1992 Mack CH | 1 | 6 | C | 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 1992 Mack CL
Does the 1992 Mack CL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1992 Mack CL: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (June 1995); vehicle speed control (February 1994); trailer hitches (February 1993). 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 1992 Mack CL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 Mack CL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mack CL 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.
Which Mack CL years have the most complaints?
1995 (1), 1998 (1), 1999 (1). See every Mack CL year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Mack CL 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