Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2006 MR vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 0 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2006 Mack MR.
| 2005363 16 Nov 2005 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the bolts attaching the fuel tank mounting brackets to the frame may have insufficient torque and therefore may result in premature failure… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
MACK IS RECALLING 218 MY 2006-2007 MR TRUCKS. A CHECK VALVE WAS OMITTED FROM THE SECONDARY SUPPLY PORT OF THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE.
ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mack told its dealers about the 2006 Mack MR: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008366 | CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded. |
| 10246086 | 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. |
| 10241946 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10237339 | 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 ) |
| 10232598 | Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector) |
| 10215315 | Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10215312 | (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP). |
| 10215289 | 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 |
| 10215287 | US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting. |
| 10213658 | Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions |
| 10213652 | Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines |
| 10213644 | Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools |
| 10213642 | No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State" |
| 10213641 | Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer |
| 10213640 | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure |
| 10213639 | Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description |
| 10213638 | DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213637 | DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off |
| 10213636 | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213633 | USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E |
| 10213632 | NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213630 | Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed |
| 10213625 | Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator |
| 10213612 | (Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| 10213609 | Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)