2003 Mack Cv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:axle Assembly 2010-03-03 · campaign 10V069000 · 15,490 vehicles
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CL, CV, LE, MR, RB, RD, AND MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2004 DM HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, 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 PROCESS.
Risk: 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.
Fix: MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2023-11-07 · M-465-001 202311 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 c
Suspension 2023-08-14 · M728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: barksdale leveling valve, leak test
Electrical System 2023-06-06 · KC-806 Rev 5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
v-mac iii odometer and engine hours programming
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-05-24 · KC-614-Ver4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 )
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-06-28 · KC-750 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
us10 emission engines - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) spn 1231 fmi 9 troubleshooting.
Power Train 2022-06-22 · KC-745 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-05-20 · Structure:frame And Members“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mack cv. the contact stated that the side frame rails were breaking. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection. the failure mileage and current mileages were unknown. …”
2005-09-20 · Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber · 🔥 fire“this vehicle is a 2003 mack truck model cv and is a straight frame dump truck with three rear tandem axles. stopping is achieved through a standard air brake system where compressed air is used as the energy medium. the brake pedal effort of the operator is used only to modulate the air pressure applied to the brake chambers. this truck conforms to…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.