There have been 34 safety recalls for the Mack CH. 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 CH.
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Mack CH |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the nut backs off, there could be a loss of driver control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Mack CH, 1997 Mack CL |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Mack CH, 1996 Mack CL |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
| Recall Summary: The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this happens, the driveshaft will wobble and can separate. Separation can result in damage to other components of the vehicle or loose fragments can fall onto the roadway presenting a hazard to other drivers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack CH, 1989 Mack CH, 1990 Mack CH, 1991 Mack CH, 1992 Mack CH, 1993 Mack CH |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING |
| Recall Summary: The driveshaft center bearing support bracket can crack and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 5, 2007 | Diesel Fuel System | 35,649 |
| Apr. 13, 2007 | Diesel Fuel System | 9,102 |
| Oct. 13, 2006 | Diesel Fuel System | 40,204 |
| Jan. 14, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 13,173 |
| Sep. 20, 2004 | Steering | 4,959 |
| Jun. 25, 2004 | Steering | 219 |
| Apr. 7, 2004 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices | 317 |
| Dec. 11, 2003 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 148 |
| Jul. 17, 2003 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 1,232 |
| Jun. 3, 2003 | Suspension:front:hub | 998 |
| Nov. 26, 2002 | Air Brake | 64 |
| Oct. 3, 2002 | Parking Brake | 557 |
| Aug. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,050 |
| Aug. 5, 2002 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 690 |
| Jan. 18, 2002 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 869 |
| Dec. 21, 2001 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 7,500 |
| Sep. 24, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 8,794 |
| Aug. 1, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 8,268 |
| Mar. 14, 2001 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 4,247 |
| Oct. 4, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 45,866 |
| Oct. 4, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,244 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 651 |
| May. 11, 2000 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 90 |
| Dec. 29, 1997 | Suspension:front:hub | 103 |
| Nov. 1, 1997 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 10,438 |
| Dec. 23, 1996 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 1,590 |
| Nov. 1, 1994 | Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing | 17,720 |
| Feb. 15, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control | 39,777 |
| Aug. 20, 1993 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 11,000 |
| Feb. 16, 1993 | Trailer Hitche | 4,924 |
| Jun. 25, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,000 |
| Mar. 12, 1990 | Steering:linkages | 6,696 |
| Oct. 23, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 3,652 |
| May. 22, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 16,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2007 Mack CH | 3 |
| 2006 Mack CH | 2 |
| 2005 Mack CH | 3 |
| 2004 Mack CH | 5 |
| 2003 Mack CH | 7 |
| 2002 Mack CH | 6 |
| 2001 Mack CH | 5 |
| 2000 Mack CH | 7 |
| 1999 Mack CH | 7 |
| 1998 Mack CH | 3 |
| 1997 Mack CH | 2 |
| 1996 Mack CH | 3 |
| 1995 Mack CH | 1 |
| 1993 Mack CH | 4 |
| 1992 Mack CH | 5 |
| 1991 Mack CH | 5 |
| 1990 Mack CH | 5 |
| 1989 Mack CH | 7 |
| 1988 Mack CH | 6 |
| 1987 Mack CH | 1 |