NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Mack CH Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Mack CH has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Mack CH. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Mack CH owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mack CH, describing incidents dated September 20, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10176434 · Filed
1996 MACK CH SERIES' DRIVE SHAFT FELL ON THE ROADWAY WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB *NM
MACK/NEXGEN/LNG RELIEF VALVES
NHTSA #04V159000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Pressure Relief Devices · NHTSA notice
Reported April 7, 2004 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 317 vehicles
Mack campaign SC0287 · Owners notified April 6, 2004 · Vehicles built April 26, 1995 – February 9, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
Notes
MACKRECALL NO SC0287.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MACK/FRONT AXLE HUBS
NHTSA #97V196005 · Suspension — Front — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported December 29, 1997 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 103 vehicles
Owners notified March 3, 1998 · Vehicles built February 15, 1996 – November 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 3, 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
MACK/U-JOINT STRAP BOLTS
NHTSA #96V255000 · Power Train — Driveline — Universal Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 1996 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 1,590 vehicles
Owners notified February 21, 1997 · Vehicles built August 19, 1996 – September 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 21, 1997. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Mack CH model years
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