2006 Mack CV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CV years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Mack CV so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 Mack CV recalls (5)
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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.
Parking brake
Problem: 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 the dash valve button.
Risk: This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mack is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on january 10, 2008. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
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.
Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Problem: On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.
Risk: This may affect the performance of the steering, which may result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the torque on the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to steering gear and tighten the bolt properly. The recall beagn august 18, 2005. Owners contact mack at 1-800-2528-6586.
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.
Other Mack CV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 CV | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 CV | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 CV | 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 2006 Mack CV?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mack CV?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.