- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Mack CV Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Mack CV with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 2 fires and 1 death. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the axle assembly. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical CV year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2005 Mack CV problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Mack CV recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.'
- The risk
- The purpose of this standard is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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 surface.
- The risk
- This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
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2 complaints about the 2005 Mack CV
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Mack CV: every year compared
All CV years2005 Mack CV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mack CV | 2 | 4 | F | |
| 2005 Mack CX | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Mack CV
Does the 2005 Mack CV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Mack CV: axle assembly (June 2009); check valve (August 2007); service brakes, air (August 2006); suspension (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mack CV?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Mack CV had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 14, 2006 and the latest on August 14, 2006. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2005 Mack CV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mack CV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mack CV years have the most complaints?
2003 (2), 2005 (2). See every Mack CV year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Mack CV has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data