2005 Mack CV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CV years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mack CV. That is the most of any CV model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mack CV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Mack CV recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly
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.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: 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 lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air
Problem: 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: The purpose of this standard is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
Fix: 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.
Suspension
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air brake system control valves (EA09009) — opened Jun 18, 2009, closed Aug 13, 2010.
- Air brake control valve (PE09010) — opened Feb 13, 2009, closed Jun 18, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 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
Other Mack CV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 CV | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 CV | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 CV | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 CV | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 CV | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 CV | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 CV | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 CV | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 CV | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 CV | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mack CV?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mack CV?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mack CV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CV model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.