1999 MACK CH
7 recalls, 0 complaints - 36 TSBs
04V159000 Apr 7, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004. 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 C... Read more
03V201000 Jun 3, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVYTRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OACTOBER 14, 2003. CUSTOMERS WILL BE INFORMED OF PARTS AVAILABILITY BY OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABL... Read more
02V037006 Aug 15, 2002
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLIC... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL SUPERSEDE NHTSA RECALL NOS. 01V-140-005 (MACK SC0270) AND 00V-246-103 (MACK SC0262). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECE... Read more
01V044207 Mar 14, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER/DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. 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 OR TRW CUSTO... Read more
00V246103 Oct 4, 2000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS.
00V230003 Oct 4, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.
00V232009 Sep 13, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GEN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 MACK CH
36 manufacturer communications from 28 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 | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
M728-005A 202308
Aug 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
KC-806 Rev 5
Jun 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming
KC-614-Ver4
May 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
M-811-001
Aug 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel
M-811-001
Aug 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel
M-811-001
Aug 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel
M-811-001
Aug 6, 2022
163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel
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
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-2112
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2158
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2165
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump 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-2116
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor 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-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-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-699
May 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
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-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-653
May 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
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-2170
May 16, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
KC-2169
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
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
SL273001
Sep 15, 2000
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR PHASED INTO PRODUCTION TO CORRECT AN ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN E-TECH ENGINES. *TT
SB541002
Feb 19, 1999
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
SUBJECT ON INSTALLATION OF NEW-STYLE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE FOR AL SUSPENSION ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE AND SEPARATE PILOT DUMP VALVE. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MACK CH
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02094
Opened: Dec 11, 2002 , Closed: May 30, 2003
INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
THE COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER ARE: SKF (HUB MFR), ARVINMERITOR (FRONT AXLE MFR), AND MACK (MANUFACTURER OF CLASS VIIITRACTOR/TRUCKS).SKF IDENTIFIED MANUFACTURING DEFECTS FOR SPECIFIC BUILD DATES ON FRONT AXLE HUB AND BEARINGS (WHEEL BEARINGS) SUPPLIED TO ARVINMERITOR.AS A RESULT, ARVINMERITO... Read more
MACK CH - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MACK CH across all model years (1987, 2007).
91
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths
MACK CH - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 7 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |