2003 Mack CV: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mack CV. The newest campaign is 10V069000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Mar 2010. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Axle Assembly. NHTSA has 2 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 10V069000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 17,856 units in total.

10V0690003 Mar 2010Power Train / Axle Assembly
04V5300001 Nov 2004Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
04V1180004 Mar 2004Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Chamber
03V42000027 Oct 2003Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
03V25300017 Jul 2003Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

10V069000Received 3 Mar 2010. 15,490 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INC. Manufacturer campaign number SC0341. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2010.
04V530000Received 1 Nov 2004. 920 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the fuel tank mounting strap was not welded to specifications and may fail. The fuel tank strap supports and fastens the steps for the operator and passenger to enter and exit the cab.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the pedestal step mounting bracket separated from the fuel tank strap, passenger could fall from the vehicle when entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of personal injuries.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank mounting strap and replace it if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact mack trucks at 1-610-709-3337.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INC. Manufacturer campaign number SC0290. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2005.
04V118000Received 4 Mar 2004. 35 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Chamber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the front brake chamber on some 18,000 lb. And 20,000 lb front axle assemblies is too small to meet stopping distance requirements.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the front brake chambers. The recall began april 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INC. Manufacturer campaign number SC0286. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2004.
03V420000Received 27 Oct 2003. 179 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain chassis equipped with defiance metal fuel tank support bracket assemblies, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specification. This can cause the fuel tank to separate from the chassis during assembly operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel tank separates from the vechile, there is a risk the tank may rupture causing fuel to leak on the ground which could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair. Owner notification began january 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INC. Manufacturer campaign number SC0284. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jan 2004.
03V253000Received 17 Jul 2003. 1,232 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing has occurred. It is possible for the air brake system pressure to push the check valve internal parts into the primary system reservoir and a vehicle operator would not know that this has happened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the check valve. Owner notification began november 26, 2003. Owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number SC0281. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Nov 2003.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

2 complaints, 2 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2003 Mack CV: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Service Brakes, Air		1
Structure		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 20 May 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2003 Mack CV, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2005, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2003 Mack CVThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 Mack CV: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mack/cv/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: MACK TRUCKS, INC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Mack CV?: 17,856 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mack CV have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the Mack CV, model years 1998 to 2008. 5 of them name the 2003 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2003 Mack CV name most often?: Service Brakes, Air: 1 of 2 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Mack CV open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.