NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Mack CL Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Mack CL has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Mack CL. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Mack CL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE
NHTSA #97V191000 · Steering — Linkages — Drag — Link — Connection · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 1997 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 10,438 vehicles
Owners notified December 1, 1997 · Vehicles built January 2, 1997 – September 11, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 24, 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.
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