- The problem
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. During assembly, insufficient torque occurred of the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. If the drag link to axle sttering arm connection is not torqued and the cotter pin is not installed, the nut could back off during vehicle operation.
- The risk
- If the nut backs off, there could be a loss of driver control.
- The fix
- Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Mack CL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Mack CL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1997 for the connection.
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
1997 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 1997 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 years1997 Mack CL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mack CL | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Mack Mack | 3 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Mack CH | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Mack CH600 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Mack CH613 | 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 1997 Mack CL
Does the 1997 Mack CL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Mack CL: connection (November 1997). 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 1997 Mack CL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 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 1997 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