2006 MACK DM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MACK DM
The 2006 MACK DM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 MACK DM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 MACK DM, potentially affecting up to 23 vehicles.
Recall 05V349000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
Consequence: THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEAGN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-2528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MACK DM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MACK DM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
JUNE 19, 2006 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:40 AM IN HOUSTON,TX. UNIT NUMBER 6611 WITH USDOT NUMBER 1272448 REGISTERED TO ROY MUFFITT HEAVY HAULERS ATTEMPTED TO PASS MY VEHICLE BY USING THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND STRUCK MY RIGHT REAR FENDER. AS I PULLED OFF THE 610 WEST TO 45 SOUTH EXIST RAMP, THE DRIVER OF THE ABOVE REFERENCE TRUCK DROVE AROUND ME AND FLED THE SCENE. I DROVE BEHIND THE TRUCK TO GET THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER IT BECAME CLEAR TO ME THAT THE DRIVER WAS MAKING ERRATIC MOVES TO KEEP ME FROM GETTING INFORMATION NECESSARY TO REPORT HIM. IT WAS ONLY BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AT THE 45 AND I-10 INTERCHANGE THAT I WAS ABLE TO CATCH UP TO THE TRUCK AND GET THE INFORMATION REFERENCED ABOVE. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WHICH PRODUCED A HIT AND RUN CASE NUMBER, 95062206-Q. THIS DRIVER PUT HIS LIFE AND OTHERS AT RISK WITH HIS DRIVING. THE TRUCK DID RECEIVE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 MACK DM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MACK DM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MACK DM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MACK DM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK DM
- 2001 MACK DM — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK DM — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK DM — 0 complaints
- 2004 MACK DM — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK DM — 0 complaints
- 2006 MACK DM (current)
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- MACK RD — 8 total complaints