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2005 Mack CVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Mack CV, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints24 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mack CV has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling22
Fuel system, diesel11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2005 Mack CV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 09V-240 · Jun 30, 2009 · 10,300 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 07V-361 · Aug 15, 2007 · 21,847 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 06V-319 · Aug 29, 2006 · 108 vehicles

Risk. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other CV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CV median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Mack CV, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVESEA09009 · closed Aug 13, 2010
    No recall
  2. AIR BRAKE CONTROL VALVEPE09010 · closed Jun 18, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What CV owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 10165867 · Aug 14, 2006
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…
Complaint 10165837 · Aug 14, 2006

Own a 2005 CV?

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