2005 MACK CV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MACK CV
The 2005 MACK CV has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger (1 complaint), and Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 MACK CV
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 MACK CV, potentially affecting up to 32,355 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 07V361000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 21,847 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) PROVIDED BY BENDIX. THE DEFECT EXISTS IN THE PARKER SCV THAT CONNECTS WITH THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE. AFTER PROLONGED USE OF THE PARKER SCV, THE VALVE BODY RETAINER MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. THESE CONDITIONS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING BRAKES.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPLACE THE PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 06V319000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT GLAD HAND OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.
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 CV
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MACK CV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
COMPLAINT CONCERNING A CV713 MACK CONCRETE MIXER TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE THE TRUCK CAME TO REST ON IT'S PASSENGER SIDE. WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *KB UNFORTUNATELY THE DRIVER WAS PINNED IN THE CAB AND BURNED TO DEATH. *NM
COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MACK TRUCK CV713 WHERE BOTH FLIPPED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CAUGHT FIRE. *KB LAWYER WRITING IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER. THE LAWYER STATED IT WAS HIS BELIEF THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURBO CHARGER ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE AND IGNITE ON A HOT SURFACE OF THE ENGINE, POSSIBLY THE TURBO CHARGER OR MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LAWYER ALSO STATED HE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A SAFETY CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF DIESEL FUEL FROM THE TANK WHICH POSSIBLY ACCELERATED THE OIL FIRE. *JB
COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MACK TRUCK CV713 WHERE BOTH FLIPPED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CAUGHT FIRE. *KB LAWYER WRITING IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER. THE LAWYER STATED IT WAS HIS BELIEF THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURBO CHARGER ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE AND IGNITE ON A HOT SURFACE OF THE ENGINE, POSSIBLY THE TURBO CHARGER OR MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LAWYER ALSO STATED HE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A SAFETY CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF DIESEL FUEL FROM THE TANK WHICH POSSIBLY ACCELERATED THE OIL FIRE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 MACK CV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MACK CV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MACK CV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MACK CV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CV
- 2000 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK CV — 2 complaints
- 2004 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK CV (current)
- 2006 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CV — 0 complaints
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- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints