NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Mack CT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2005 Mack CT has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Mack CT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA #07V051000Reported February 15, 2007 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 37 vehicles
Defect description
CERTAIN 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.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS 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.
Notes
MACK 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
NHTSA #05V178000Reported April 28, 2005 · MACK TRUCKS, INC
Potentially affected: 2,773 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE STEERING GEAR COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
Notes
MACK 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.
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