2006 Mack CV recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2006 Mack CV, covering 41,733 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V497000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V360000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 07V361000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 06V319000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Mack CV recalls
How do I check if my 2006 Mack CV has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mack CV have?
5, covering trailer hitches, parking brake and service brakes, air.
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