No complaints are listed for the 2003 Mack CL. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACK CL.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
2 recalls.
Date: 2010-03-03. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CL, CV, LE, MR, RB, RD, AND MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2004 DM HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE BEAMS MANUFACTURED BY BHARAT FORGE. THE AXLE BEAM MAY HAVE TRANSVERSE SHEAR LINES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE FROM THE TRIMMING PROCESS.
Consequence: THESE LINES, IF PRESENT, CAN PROMOTE INITIATION OF CRACKS, WHICH OVER TIME MAY POSSIBLY LEAD TO AXLE BEAM FAILURE AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-07-17. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS (excerpt)
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
35 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
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11032092
Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Mack Chassis - Through Shaft Bearing Retainer Breakage On Mack Carriers.
11021332
Date: 2025-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
11021333
Date: 2025-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
CBR - To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP file will need to downloaded.
11008366
Date: 2024-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
10246086
Date: 2023-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the c
10241946
Date: 2023-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
10238788
Date: 2023-06-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming
10237339
Date: 2023-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 )
10215287
Date: 2022-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
10215289
Date: 2022-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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