2008 MACK CV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MACK CV
The 2008 MACK CV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 MACK CV
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 MACK CV, potentially affecting up to 41,602 vehicles.
Recall 07V497000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 950 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V360000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 18,805 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MACK CV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MACK CV.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MACK CV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MACK CV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MACK CV
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MACK CV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FSB-491-029 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MACK TRUCKS: THERE ARE CRACKS IN A STEEL OIL TUBE THAT CAN LEAD TO LEAKING. *RM UPDATED 2/21/12. *PE
SB-121037 — STRUCTURE:BODY
MACK TRUCKS: CRACKS IN LOWER FRAME FLANGE. ON CERTAIN CV AND RD MODEL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CONSTANT SECTION FRAME RAILS, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE LOWER FRAME FLANGE IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING GEAR. *PE
SB-121037 — STRUCTURE
MACK TRUCKS: CRACKS IN LOWER FRAME FLANGE. ON CERTAIN CV AND RD MODEL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CONSTANT SECTION FRAME RAILS, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE LOWER FRAME FLANGE IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING GEAR. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MACK CV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CV
- 2003 MACK CV — 2 complaints
- 2004 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK CV — 3 complaints
- 2006 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CV — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CV (current)
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