2005 Mack CV
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 Mack CV. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Mack CV. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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.'
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Fuel system, diesel
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…
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air brake system control valves
Investigation has not identified a defect.complaints have abated.see closing report for further details.
- Air brake control valve
Odi IS closing this preliminary evaluation and opening an engineering analysis (ea09-009) to further identify and evaluate the vehicle environment and brake system factors that may be causing or contributing to extended stopping distance perfromance in certain vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- 10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
- 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10237339CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
- 10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
- 10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215287US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
- 10213658Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
- 10213652Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
- 10213644Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
- 10213642No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- 10213641Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10213640Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
- 10213639Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
- 10213638DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213637DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
- 10213636Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213633USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
- 10213632NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213630Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
- 10213625Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10213612(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- 10213609Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
- 10213608Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
- 10213605Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
- 10203153Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
- 10130447Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P02FA Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130444Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0471 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130443Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130439Fuel Injector Offset Learning Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes Logged In Engine Control Module ( EMS ); Possible Rough / Uneven Idle - OBD15 Chassis
- 10040707Mack trucks: left side frame bracket may crack.
- 10040051Mack trucks: there IS revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger.
- 10034967Mack truck: rear trim panel wear plate, installation. Model chassis equipped with high back or mid back seats, the seat back can rub and wear through the rear trim panel. Does not apply to chassis equipped with sears brad seats. Models ch, cl, cv, CX and gu. No model years listed.
- 10032312Mack truck: it has been determined that the 90 degree single check valve fitting manufactured by parker hannifin corp. Which IS used in the supply port of the spring brake modulating relay valve (bendix sr 7 valve) may have a defect whereby the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. Models cxu, cxp, cxn, chu, chn, gu, ctp, ct, cv, mru, and leu. 1/1/04-11/3/05 and 5/2/07-7/26/07.
- 10027765Mack 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.
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