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2005 Mack Cv Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Mack Cv has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32,355 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 09V240000 2009-06-30 10,300 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 07V361000 2007-08-15 21,847 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

Remedy

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 06V319000 2006-08-29 108 affected
Defect

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.'

Consequence

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

Remedy

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 05V312000 2005-07-07 100 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
1crashes1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
1crashes1fires1deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
1crashes1fires
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · reported 2005-09-01

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · reported 2005-08-11

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2005-08-11

Defect investigations

Investigation EA09009 Opened 2009-06-18 · closed 2010-08-13

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES

INVESTIGATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A DEFECT.COMPLAINTS HAVE ABATED.SEE CLOSING REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Investigation PE09010 Opened 2009-02-13 · closed 2009-06-18

AIR BRAKE CONTROL VALVE

ODI IS CLOSING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION AND OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-009) TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT AND BRAKE SYSTEM FACTORS THAT MAY BE CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFROMANCE IN CERTAIN VEHICLES.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Mack Cv as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.