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2006 Mack Dm

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Jun 19, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 28, 2005
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Mack Dm. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 34 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Jul 28, 2005
23 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
The risk: THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The 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.
MACK TRUCKS, INCManufacturer number SC0303View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Jun 19, 2006
Crash reported

JUNE 19, 2006 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:40 AM IN HOUSTON,TX. UNIT NUMBER 6611 WITH USDOT NUMBER 1272448 REGISTERED TO ROY MUFFITT HEAVY HAULERS ATTEMPTED TO PASS MY VEHICLE BY USING THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND STRUCK MY RIGHT REAR FENDER. AS I PULLED OFF THE 610 WEST TO 45 SOUTH EXIST RAMP, THE DRIVER OF THE ABOVE REFERENCE TRUCK DROVE AROUND ME AND FLED THE SCENE. I DROVE BEHIND THE TRUCK TO GET THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER IT BECAME CLEAR TO ME THAT THE DRIVER WAS MAKING ERRATIC MOVES TO KEEP ME FROM GETTING INFORMATION NECESSARY TO REPORT HIM. IT WAS ONLY BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AT THE 45 AND I-10 INTERCHANGE THAT I WAS ABLE TO CATCH UP TO THE TRUCK AND GET THE INFORMATION REFERENCED ABOVE. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WHICH PRODUCED A HIT AND RUN CASE NUMBER, 95062206-Q. THIS DRIVER PUT HIS LIFE AND OTHERS AT RISK WITH HIS DRIVING. THE TRUCK DID RECEIVE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER. *NM

NHTSA ID
10160137
Incident
Jun 19, 2006

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

M-465-001 202311

POWER TRAIN

TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.

M728-005A 202308

SUSPENSION

TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test

KC-614-Ver4

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )

KC-750

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.

KC-745

POWER TRAIN

Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1

KC-2112

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mack Dm by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006Viewing110
2005010
2004040
2003020
2002010
2001020
2000030
1999020
1998020
1995010
1994010
1993030
1992030
1991010
1990010
1989020
1988010
1987010
1979010
1978060
19770110
1976050
1975060
1974070
1973040
1972040
1971060
1970040
1969030
1968020
1967020
1966010
1965010

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.