1987 Mack CF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Mack CF. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 Mack CF. Newest first.
Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
Remedy
A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.
Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An undertorqued fastener will loosen up and can result inwheel separation, loss of control, and an accident.
Remedy
Properly torque rear wheel space fasteners.
Cross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Such failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.
Remedy
Install new, properly heat treated steering lever.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering boost cylinder
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
- 10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215287US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
- 10213658Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
- 10213652Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
- 10213644Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
- 10213642No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- 10213641Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10213640Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
- 10213639Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
- 10213638DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213637DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
- 10213636Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213633USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
- 10213632NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213630Mack 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
- 10213625Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10213612(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- 10213609Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
- 10213608Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
- 10213605Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
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