- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
- The risk
- There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver Could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Mack CL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Mack CL with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2007 for the fifth wheel assembly. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical CL year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2008 Mack CL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2008 Mack semi, unit 1 and unit 2 were eastbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 stated ice from unit 1 trailer flew off his vehicle striking unit 2 windshield. Units moved further up the road from area of impact. No ice was found on the roadway. Officer stated, he checked unit 1 for any snow/ice on the trailer and saw none from the inspection from ground level. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0098-91)*jb updated 03/29/11 *bf
Mack CL: every year compared
All CL yearsQuestions about the 2008 Mack CL
Does the 2008 Mack CL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mack CL: fifth wheel assembly (October 2007). 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 2008 Mack CL had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 21, 2011 and the latest on March 21, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Mack CL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 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 2008 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