2006 Mack CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Mack CT so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 Mack CT recalls (3)
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Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Risk: There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Certain trucks equipped with haulmax rear suspensions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." it does not meet the required stopping distance as specified in the regulation.
Risk: The vehicle could experience reduced braking performance as a result. If this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the antilock braking system (abs) sensor from the rear drive axle to the front drive axle free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Steering
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with sheppard model m100 steering gear, the steering gear mounting pads, which attach the steering gear to the frame rail, may fail.
Risk: The steering gear could loosen leading to a sudden loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gears. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
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 2006 Mack CT?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mack CT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mack CT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.