Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Mack CH, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2000. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVESHAFT WILL WOBBLE AND CAN SEPARATE.
Risk. IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Risk. IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE FAN BLADE OCCURS, IT COULDBE PROPELLED OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD, INJURING PERSON(S) IN THE VICINITY OFTHE TRUCK.
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BOLT FAILURE AND ALLOW THEDRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CH median. How we score
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CH613, THE ALUMINUM FUEL TANK WHICH IS STRAPPED UNDERNEATH IS CORRODED WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBILITY OF METAL. HAPPENED TO 2 MACK TRUCKS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.