Does the 1996 Mack CL have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Mack CL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Mack CL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Mack CL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Mack CL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mack been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mack dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Mack CL recalls, newest first

December 23, 1996NHTSA 96V2550001,590 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Universal joint

Summary: The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
Consequence: Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. If the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. Such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Mack CL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack CL years

Other 1996 Mack models

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Questions

Does the 1996 Mack CL have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Mack CL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Mack CL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.