2005 MACK CL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MACK CL
The 2005 MACK CL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION.
Recalls for the 2005 MACK CL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 MACK CL, potentially affecting up to 10,400 vehicles.
Recall 09V240000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 10,300 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK IS RECALLING 10,300 MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 CL, CV, DM, LE, AND RB AND MODEL YEAR 2004 RD HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, 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 AUGUST 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →Recall 05V312000 — SUSPENSION
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD...
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 MACK CL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MACK CL.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MACK CL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MACK CL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MACK CL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MACK CL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CL
- 2000 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2004 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK CL (current)
- 2006 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CL — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CL — 1 complaint
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints