2005 Mack CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 30, 2009 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL years
Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Mack CL so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2005 Mack CL recalls (2)

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Power train:axle assemblyJun 30, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V240000 · 10,300 vehicles

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.

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.

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.

SuspensionJul 7, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V312000 · 100 vehicles

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.

Risk: This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mack CL?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Mack CL?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Mack CL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.