- The problem
- The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
- The risk
- Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. If the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. Such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Mack CL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Mack CL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1996 for the universal joint.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical CL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Mack CL 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 1996 Mack CL 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 CL: every year compared
All CL years1996 Mack CL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Mack CL | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1996 Mack Mack | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Mack RD | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Mack CH | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Mack CH600 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Mack CH612 | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1996 Mack CL
Does the 1996 Mack CL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Mack CL: universal joint (December 1996). 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 1996 Mack CL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Mack CL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 1996 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