- The problem
- On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.
- The risk
- This may affect the performance of the steering, which may result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Mack DM Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Mack DM with NHTSA. Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2005 for the idler and attachment. For comparison, the 2005 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical DM year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Mack DM recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Mack DM
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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
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All DM yearsQuestions about the 2006 Mack DM
Does the 2006 Mack DM have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Mack DM: idler and attachment (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Mack DM had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 19, 2006 and the latest on June 19, 2006. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Mack DM a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack DM 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.
What should I do if my 2006 Mack DM 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