Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 17 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 17, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0309)
FUEL TANK MOUNTING
ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING.
NHTSA ID: 05V524000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 4,482
Consequence Summary:
IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0308)
REAR DRIVE AXLE SPINDLES/ARVIN-MERITOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
NHTSA ID: 05V454000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD, WITHOUT WARNING RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE FOR SUSPECT HEAT CODES AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-336-393-2233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 26, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0304)
BRAKE CAM LUBE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
NHTSA ID: 05V438000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,582
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT WILL BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 26, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0305)
BRAKE CAM LUBE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE DRIVE AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
NHTSA ID: 05V439000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,679
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT WILL BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 26, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0307)
BRAKE CAM LUBE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AND DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
NHTSA ID: 05V442000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,408
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD GREASE TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 26, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0306)
BRAKE CAM LUBE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AND DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
NHTSA ID: 05V441000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,433
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT WILL BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0302)
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 05V348000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0303)
PITMAN ARM TORQUE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 05V349000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 7, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0296)
BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER DRAGLINK INTERFERENCE
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FXL AXLES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE DRAGLINK MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER DURING FULL WHEEL CUT AND ARTICULATION OF THE CHASSIS.
NHTSA ID: 05V313000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 320
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY BE DAMAGED TO A POINT WHERE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 7, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0300 AND SC301)
FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND
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.
NHTSA ID: 05V312000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 100
Consequence Summary:
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 29, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0291)
BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THERE IS A SLACK ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY'S ADJUSTER AND IT IS INTERFERING WITH THE AXLE HOUSING.
NHTSA ID: 05V213000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
THIS INTERFERENCE LEADS TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPABILITIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKE "SHOES" BECOME WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 28, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0298)
STEERING GEAR/SHEPPARD
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.
NHTSA ID: 05V178000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,773
Consequence Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 22, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0297)
ALUMINUM WHEELS/ACCURIDE
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
NHTSA ID: 05V184000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 58
Consequence Summary:
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 2005
(Campaign #: SCO295)
STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT TORQUE
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA ID: 05V118000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 127
Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 24, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0293)
FXL AXLE DUST SHIELD BOLT INTERFERENCE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FXL AXLE AND MERITOR 16.5 X 5 BRAKES WITH DUST SHIELDS, THERE MAY BE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE DUST SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT AND THE KNUCKLE ON THE FRONT AXLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INTERFERENCE, THE BOLT JOINT BETWEEN THE WHEEL END AND THE KNUCKLE MAY NOT MEET THE TORQUE REQUIREMENTS.
NHTSA ID: 05V111000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN VIBRATION OR BRAKE PERFORMANCE ISSUES. BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUB AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL A NEW DUST SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS 610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 24, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0294)
BRAKE CHAMBER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TORQUE ROD
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION PROPRIETARY AXLES AND ADJUSTABLE LENGH TORQUE RODS, AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD AND THE BRAKE CHAMBER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS MAY EXIST. THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP RING COULD POSSIBLY BE DISTORTED OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE SPRING BRAKE AT THE CHAMBER BEING INADVERTENTLY APPLIED.
NHTSA ID: 05V112000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 291
Consequence Summary:
BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD, WITH A FIXED LENGTH TORQUE ROD, INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE CHAMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 14, 2005
(Campaign #: SC0292)
FUEL INLET HOSE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 DIESEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC ENGINES, THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL INLET HOSE MAY RESULT IN OVERHEATING OR ABRASION OF THE HOSE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE.
NHTSA ID: 05V015000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 13,173
Consequence Summary:
IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FUEL INLET HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. DUE TO SOME QUALITY AND SUPPLY ISSUES WITH PARTS TO SUPPORT THIS SAFETY RECALL, OWNERS MAY HAVE BEEN INFORMED DURING APRIL 2005,THAT THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ON HOLD. THESE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED. FOR OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED, CONTACT A MACK PARTS AND SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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