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1999 Mack CLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Mack CL, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mack CL has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1999 Mack CL recalls and how many were fixed

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.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Aug 15, 2002 · 2,050 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 02V-061 · Mar 21, 2002 · 213 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 14, 2001 · 1,484 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Link: connection

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 14, 2001 · 4,247 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 00V-230 · Oct 4, 2000 · 45,866 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 00V-246 · Oct 4, 2000 · 6,244 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other CL year

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 CL median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CL owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BED SERIAL 9906077, BED FELL OFF TRUCK DUE TO WELDS BREAKING, $ 50000.00 DAMAGE. VEHICLE LEANS TOWARDS DRIVER SIDE, DEALER SAID JUST DRIVE IT UNTIL IT FLIPS OVER. *AK THE LACK OF WELD AND POOR PENETRATION CAUSED THE TWO PIECES OF METAL TO SEPARATE AND BREAK APART CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP. *YH
Complaint 879413 · Jan 31, 2001

Own a 1999 CL?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.