There have been 22 safety recalls for the Mack CF. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack CF.
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mack CF, 1988 Mack CF, 1989 Mack CF, 1990 Mack CF, 1991 Mack CF, 1992 Mack CF, 1987 Mack CH, 1988 Mack CH, 1989 Mack CH, 1990 Mack CH, 1991 Mack CH, 1992 Mack CH, 1987 Mack CHR, 1988 Mack CHR, 1989 Mack CHR, 1990 Mack CHR, 1991 Mack CHR, 1992 Mack CHR, 1987 Mack CL, 1988 Mack CL, 1989 Mack CL, 1990 Mack CL, 1991 Mack CL, 1992 Mack CL, 1987 Mack DM, 1988 Mack DM, 1989 Mack DM, 1990 Mack DM, 1991 Mack DM, 1992 Mack DM, 1987 Mack DMM, 1988 Mack DMM, 1989 Mack DMM, 1990 Mack DMM, 1991 Mack DMM, 1992 Mack DMM, 1987 Mack FDM, 1988 Mack FDM, 1989 Mack FDM, 1990 Mack FDM, 1991 Mack FDM, 1992 Mack FDM, 1987 Mack MC, 1988 Mack MC, 1989 Mack MC, 1990 Mack MC, 1991 Mack MC, 1992 Mack MC, 1987 Mack MH, 1988 Mack MH, 1989 Mack MH, 1990 Mack MH, 1991 Mack MH, 1992 Mack MH, 1987 Mack MHR, 1988 Mack MHR, 1989 Mack MHR, 1990 Mack MHR, 1991 Mack MHR, 1992 Mack MHR, 1987 Mack MR, 1988 Mack MR, 1989 Mack MR, 1990 Mack MR, 1991 Mack MR, 1992 Mack MR, 1987 Mack R, 1988 Mack R, 1989 Mack R, 1990 Mack R, 1991 Mack R, 1992 Mack R, 1987 Mack RB, 1988 Mack RB, 1989 Mack RB, 1990 Mack RB, 1991 Mack RB, 1992 Mack RB, 1987 Mack RD, 1988 Mack RD, 1989 Mack RD, 1990 Mack RD, 1991 Mack RD, 1992 Mack RD, 1987 Mack RM, 1988 Mack RM, 1989 Mack RM, 1990 Mack RM, 1991 Mack RM, 1992 Mack RM, 1987 Mack RW, 1988 Mack RW, 1989 Mack RW, 1990 Mack RW, 1991 Mack RW, 1992 Mack RW, 1987 Mack U, 1988 Mack U, 1989 Mack U, 1990 Mack U, 1991 Mack U, 1992 Mack U |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This flexing can cause seal failure or cylinder failureof the hydroboost unit and result in loss of steering control and result in avehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack CF, 1989 Mack CF |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect manufacture of the hydroboost cylinder allows the ball socket clamp to contact right side steering lever on an extreme left turn and cause flexing of the cylinder rod . ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1967 Mack CF, 1968 Mack CF, 1969 Mack CF, 1970 Mack CF, 1971 Mack CF, 1972 Mack CF, 1973 Mack CF, 1974 Mack CF, 1975 Mack CF, 1976 Mack CF, 1977 Mack CF, 1978 Mack CF, 1979 Mack CF, 1980 Mack CF, 1981 Mack CF, 1982 Mack CF, 1983 Mack CF, 1984 Mack CF, 1985 Mack CF, 1986 Mack CF, 1987 Mack CF, 1988 Mack CF, 1989 Mack CF, 1990 Mack CF |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Mack CF, 1986 Mack CF, 1987 Mack CF, 1988 Mack CF |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could eventually result in brake hose failure. Increasing the stopping distance, which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack CF, 1989 Mack CF |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control | 39,777 |
| May. 23, 1991 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 35 |
| May. 1, 1991 | Steering:linkages | 3,673 |
| Jun. 15, 1990 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 300 |
| Sep. 29, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 133 |
| Sep. 27, 1988 | Wheel | 19 |
| Nov. 23, 1987 | Steering:linkages | 323 |
| May. 27, 1986 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 180 |
| Nov. 26, 1985 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 143 |
| Mar. 23, 1984 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 3,421 |
| Apr. 5, 1983 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,455 |
| Dec. 29, 1981 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 826 |
| Aug. 8, 1978 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 13,800 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 48,000 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 6,591 |
| Jun. 17, 1977 | Wheel | 825 |
| Jul. 28, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 363 |
| Dec. 2, 1974 | Suspension | 1,119 |
| Jun. 24, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 33 |
| May. 22, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1,410 |
| Jan. 20, 1972 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 66 |
| Dec. 16, 1968 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 181 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1992 Mack CF | 1 |
| 1991 Mack CF | 1 |
| 1990 Mack CF | 2 |
| 1989 Mack CF | 4 |
| 1988 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1987 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1986 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1985 Mack CF | 4 |
| 1984 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1983 Mack CF | 2 |
| 1982 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1981 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1980 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1979 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1978 Mack CF | 6 |
| 1977 Mack CF | 8 |
| 1976 Mack CF | 6 |
| 1975 Mack CF | 5 |
| 1974 Mack CF | 6 |
| 1973 Mack CF | 6 |
| 1972 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1971 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1970 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1969 Mack CF | 2 |
| 1968 Mack CF | 3 |
| 1967 Mack CF | 2 |
| 1966 Mack CF | 1 |
| 1965 Mack CF | 1 |
| 1964 Mack CF | 1 |