Mack Ct 2006

Model Ct made in 2006 by Mack got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07V051000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 01/03/2005 to 12/15/2006V (Vehicle)3706/15/2007MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC02/15/200702/15/2007571121
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with haulmax rear suspensions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. it does not meet the required stopping distance as specified in the regulation.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle could experience reduced braking performance as a result. if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will relocate the antilock braking system (abs) sensor from the rear drive axle to the front drive axle free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2007. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesMack trucks recall no. sc0320.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING
05V178000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 05/26/2004 to 04/06/2005V (Vehicle)277305/06/2005MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC04/28/200504/28/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThe steering gear could loosen leading to a sudden loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the steering gears. the recall began on may 6, 2005. owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
NotesMack recall no. sco298. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
07V497000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 01/09/2006 to 06/29/2007V (Vehicle)95001/28/2008MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/23/200710/23/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThere 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMack trucks recall no. sc0331.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
60704/26/200610020380Missing cable boot on positive battery terminal. mack cl, cv and ctp model chassis. *tt09/25/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FSB-214-02401/01/201110040051Ready08/15/2011
FSB-214-02401/01/201110040051Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm08/15/2011