Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Mack CH, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 7 2002 CH vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 0 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2002 Mack CH.
| 2007278 28 Aug 2007 | Brakes On certain trucks, the engine configuration makes servicing fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools. It is possible for fuel leaks to devel… |
| 2005009 13 Jan 2005 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the location of the fuel hose used on the ASET AC engine may result in overheating and/or abrasion of the hose, which may lead to a prematu… |
| 2002189 15 Oct 2002 | Brakes On certain vehicles, additional axles were installed to increase the gross vehicle weight capacity but the parking brake capacity was not increased accordingly … |
| 2002148 1 Aug 2002 | Steering Certain vehicles were equipped with an improper power steering high pressure hose between the power steering pump and the steering gear. The hose installed was… |
| 2002060 26 Mar 2002 | Steering Certain trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC MODEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE AS CONFIGURED WITH AN EXTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM MAKES SERVICING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES DIFFICULT WHEN USING TRADITIONAL TOOLS. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FUEL LEAKS TO DEVELOP WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES.
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 DIESEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC ENGINES, THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL INLET HOSE MAY RESULT IN OVERHEATING OR ABRASION OF THE HOSE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE.
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.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANIFOLD DASH VALVES WITH PUSH TO CONNECT FITTINGS USED TO CONTROL THE PARK BRAKE FUNCTION ON TRUCKS AND TRAILERS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PARK KNOB CAN POP OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WILL EXHAUST THE AIR FROM THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE TRAILER AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INSTALLATION OF THE ADDITIONAL AXLE(S), RAISES THE GVW CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE REQUIRES AN INCREASE IN THE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE TO HOLD ON A 20% GRADE IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH R. H. SHEPPARD "M100" STEERING GEARS AND TRW "TAS65" STEERING GEARS, A POWER STEERING HOSE WITH AN INCORRECT PRESSURE RATING WAS INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mack told its dealers about the 2002 Mack CH: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008366 | CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded. |
| 10246086 | 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 current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft. |
| 10241946 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10238788 | V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming |
| 10237339 | 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 ) |
| 10218913 | 2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel |
| 10215315 | Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10215312 | (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP). |
| 10215289 | 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 |
| 10215287 | US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting. |
| 10213658 | Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions |
| 10213652 | Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines |
| 10213644 | Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools |
| 10213642 | No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State" |
| 10213641 | Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer |
| 10213640 | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure |
| 10213639 | Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description |
| 10213638 | DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213637 | DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off |
| 10213636 | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213633 | USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E |
| 10213632 | NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213630 | 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 |
| 10213625 | Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator |
| 10213612 | (Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)