1974 MACK CF
6 recalls, 0 complaints - 27 TSBs
91V070000 May 1, 1991
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
STRESSES IMPOSED ON THE LEVER DURING TURNING MANEUVERS AND/OR IMPACT INCIDENTS, SUCH AS WOULD BE CAUSED BY CURBS OR ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITY, REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE PART. THE STEERING LEVER MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY THE STRESSES COULD CAUSE THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK.
Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING LEVER WILL CAUSE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS.
85V157000 Nov 26, 1985
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE SPLINED STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED AS DESIGNED DUE TO INACCURATE DRILLING OF THE HOLES IN THE FRAME TO WHICH THE CAB FRONT MOUNT MEMBER IS BOLTED. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE STEERING SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE SHAFTS WHICH MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH LONGER SHAFT.
78V172000 Aug 8, 1978
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
THE EXISTING CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA. THIS IS NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CROSS STEERING ARMS OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND GREATER STRENGTH.
77V173000 Oct 12, 1977
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
THE FLEX BLADE FANS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE LAMINATED STIFFENER AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF SUCH A CONDITION EXISTS AND THE CRACKS GO UNDETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULD CAUSE PIECES OF THE STIFFENER TO BREAK OFF.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FAN WITH A STEEL FIXED BLADE FAN, FREE OF CHARGE.
75V143000 Jul 28, 1975
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
74V097000 Jun 24, 1974
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1974 MACK CF
27 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
KC-750
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
KC-745
Jun 22, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
KC-2116
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2131
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
KC-2158
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-2165
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-714
May 25, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
KC-699
May 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
KC-698
May 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
KC-686
May 20, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
KC-686
May 20, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
KC-663
May 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
KC-653
May 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
KC-648
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-648
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-2169
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
KC-2170
May 16, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
KC-2172
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
KC-2172
May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
KC-2161
May 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
KC-627
May 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
KC-626
May 9, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MACK CF
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90108
Opened: Aug 10, 1990 , Closed: Nov 30, 1990
STEERING BOOST CYLINDER
There is no summary currently available
MACK CF - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MACK CF across all model years (1964, 1992).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MACK CF - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1974 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |