- The problem
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01V-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Mack CL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Mack CL with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in August 2002 for the tie rod assembly. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical CL year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Mack CL problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Mack CL recalls 6
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
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
- The risk
- The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
- The fix
- The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. Owner notification began july 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
- The risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
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1 complaints about the 1999 Mack CL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Bed serial 9906077, bed fell off truck due to welds breaking, $ 50000.00 Damage. Vehicle leans towards driver side, dealer said just drive it until it flips over. *Ak the lack of weld and poor penetration caused the two pieces of metal to separate and break apart causing the vehicle to flip. *Yh
Mack CL: every year compared
All CL years1999 Mack CL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mack CL | 1 | 6 | F | |
| 1999 Mack Mack | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Mack MR | 1 | 5 | F | 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 1999 Mack CL
Does the 1999 Mack CL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1999 Mack CL: tie rod assembly (August 2002); rear (March 2002); connection (March 2001); tie rod assembly (March 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mack CL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Mack CL had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 31, 2001 and the latest on January 31, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Mack CL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 1999 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