NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Mack CL Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2007 Mack CL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Mack CL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #07V497000Reported October 23, 2007 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 950 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0331.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #07V053000Reported February 15, 2007 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
Safety consequence
THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0318. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA #06V271000Reported July 26, 2006 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 7,447 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A LEGRIS AIR MANIFOLD, THE BRASS PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATE FROM THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Safety consequence
IF THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE THAT SUPPLIES THE AIR TO THE PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE TO SEPARATE, THEN THE BRAKES COULD UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR MANIFOLD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0312.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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