Mack CV recalls and problems
23 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
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Most reported Mack CV problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All Mack CV recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-208 | Apr 18, 2014 | 2007 | Exterior Lighting | Mack Trucks Inc. |
| 10V-069 | Mar 3, 2010 | 2002–2004 | Power Train | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle… |
| 09V-240 | Jun 30, 2009 | 2004–2005 | Power Train | 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… |
| 07V-497 | Oct 23, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. |
| 07V-361 | Aug 15, 2007 | 2004–2008 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with parker single check valves (Scv) provided by bendix. |
| 07V-360 | Aug 15, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Parking Brake | On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls… |
| 07V-053 | Feb 15, 2007 | 2007 | Suspension | On certain trucks equipped with a 46k pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle. |
| 06V-319 | Aug 29, 2006 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks equipped with a front glad hand option fail to comply with the performance criteria requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-271 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with a legris air manifold, the brass push-to-connect cartridge may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing. |
| 06V-232 | Jun 28, 2006 | 2007 | Parking Brake | On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. |
| 05V-349 | Jul 28, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly. |
| 05V-312 | Jul 7, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. |
| 05V-118 | Mar 29, 2005 | 2004 | Steering | On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks, the lower and upper steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened. |
| 04V-530 | Nov 1, 2004 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks, the fuel tank mounting strap was not welded to specifications and may fail. |
| 04V-258 | Jun 7, 2004 | 2001–2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain class 8 chassis built with hendrickson lift axles which contained webb brake drums, the brake drums could experience premature crack of the braking surface resulting in reduction or complete loss of braking on… |
| 04V-118 | Mar 4, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-420 | Oct 27, 2003 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain chassis equipped with defiance metal fuel tank support bracket assemblies, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specification. |
| 03V-253 | Jul 17, 2003 | 2003 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-018 | Apr 26, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
| 02V-061 | Mar 21, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. |
| 01V-389 | Dec 21, 2001 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines. |
| 01V-301 | Sep 24, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. |
| 01V-189 | Aug 1, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mack CV?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Mack CV has the most reports (2). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mack CV have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Mack CV model years 2000–2008.
What are the most common Mack CV problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel, service brakes, air problems most often.