{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=MACK","name":"MACK","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-08-21T22:19:18.084Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":53,"deaths":19,"injured":28,"fires":10},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"SEATS","n":8},{"component_desc":"TIRES","n":6},{"component_desc":"WHEELS","n":4},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","n":3},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":2},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION:REAR","n":2},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","n":2},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":2},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK","n":2},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","n":2}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2161403","date_received":"2025-12-29","make":"MACK","model":"ANTHEM (AN)","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"While driving on the Interstate I apparently lost control and hit a guardrail at approx 40-45mph.  The impact stopped the truck causing severe damage to the vehicle the front right 1/2 of the vehicle including bumper, quarter panel with enough impact to break the front axle.  I was found unconsious and spent 6 days in the hospital.   I have fractures in my back and believe that possibly the airbag should have deployed?  The vehicle is available at this time for inspection.  I have sent notification to the manufacturer.  The day prior to this accident the check ECU light came on, however it did turn off later that day.   I","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2161403"},{"cmplid":"2161404","date_received":"2025-12-29","make":"MACK","model":"ANTHEM (AN)","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"While driving on the Interstate I apparently lost control and hit a guardrail at approx 40-45mph.  The impact stopped the truck causing severe damage to the vehicle the front right 1/2 of the vehicle including bumper, quarter panel with enough impact to break the front axle.  I was found unconsious and spent 6 days in the hospital.   I have fractures in my back and believe that possibly the airbag should have deployed?  The vehicle is available at this time for inspection.  I have sent notification to the manufacturer.  The day prior to this accident the check ECU light came on, however it did turn off later that day.   I","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2161404"},{"cmplid":"1727347","date_received":"2021-02-16","make":"MACK","model":"GU","model_year":2014,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","description":"THE DRIVE SHAFT OF THIS TRUCK FELL OFF ON NORTHBOUND I-95 WHILE IT WAS DRIVING.*DT*JB","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1727347"},{"cmplid":"1606857","date_received":"2019-09-26","make":"MACK","model":"CXU","model_year":2010,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"A 2010 MACK TRUCK TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER TYPE EXHAUST SYSTEM SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN REGENERATION MODE AS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. FIRE CONSUMED THE CAB OF THE TRUCK RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS TO THE VEHICLE. DRIVER OF VEHICLE SUFFERED BURNS AND SMOKE INHALATION INJURIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1606857"},{"cmplid":"1522807","date_received":"2018-12-11","make":"MACK","model":"GRANITE (GU)","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"WHEELS","description":"THIS REFERRAL INVOLVES A DUMP TRUCK INJURY ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE OVERTURNING. I AM A KY OSHA COMPLIANCE OFFICER ASSIGNED A COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO THIS VEHICLE. THE COMPLAINANT ALLEGES THAT THE TRUCK NEEDED NEW TIRES. THEY ALLEGE THAT A BLOWN WORN TIRE CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED NEAR MARION, KY. THE TRUCK IS NOW IN A COLLISION REPAIR CENTER AT 945 NANDINO BLVD IN LEXINGTON, KY. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD A WORN INNER RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE TRUCK WAS LOADED WITH 25 TONS OF GRAVEL AND TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH EVENTUALLY OVERTURNED. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. SINCE THIS IS MORE OF A DOT ISSUE I AM REFERRING THE MATTER TO DOT FOR POSSIBLE FOLLOW UP WITH KY CVE. MY NAME IS [XXX]I AM ATTACHING THE POLICE REPORT ON THE INCIDENT. THANK YOU.    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *CC *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1522807"},{"cmplid":"1482280","date_received":"2018-07-12","make":"MACK","model":"CH","model_year":null,"deaths":12,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"FIRE","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1482280"},{"cmplid":"776077","date_received":"2010-03-22","make":"MACK","model":"MACK","model_year":1988,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TIRES","description":"1988 MACK SUPERLINER, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT.   *BF  THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE SEMI, DROVE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0563-89","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/776077"},{"cmplid":"705097","date_received":"2009-01-22","make":"MACK","model":"MACK","model_year":1995,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"PARKING BRAKE","description":"ON MAY 15TH, 2005, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN OJI DUE AIR BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I WAS PUMPING SALT WATER ON TO A OLD MACK PUMP TRUCK; THE AIR LIE USED TO FLUSH THE LINE IS THE SAME LINE USED TO HOLD THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD ROLLING BACK AN PINNING BETWEEN A 12INCH STEEL PIPE AND THE REAR EXTENSION BUMPER ON A 40TON TRUCK WITH A STEEL COIL HOSE ON MY TAIL BONE.  THE GOVERNOR FAILED RANDOMLY AND WAS CHECKED DESPITE VARIOUS RELAY TO THE REPAIR PERSONAL THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED ALSO I WOULD DRIVE OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SLACK ADJUSTER DID NOT HOLD AND WOULD NOT BE REPLACED. I COULD NOT DEPEND ON THE BRAKES TO HOLD ON A NORMAL STOP.  I AM UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE MECHANICS WERE NOT CERTIFIED BUT, WERE EX-LABOR HANDS DOING THE REPAIRS.  BEST TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS COMPANY CONTINUES TO \"ROLL DOWN THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS (BACK ROADS) IN TEXAS.  THE LOCAL DMV OVER LOOKS THESE FAULTS DURING YEARLY INSPECTION. *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/705097"},{"cmplid":"705098","date_received":"2009-01-22","make":"MACK","model":"MACK","model_year":1995,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","description":"ON MAY 15TH, 2005, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN OJI DUE AIR BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I WAS PUMPING SALT WATER ON TO A OLD MACK PUMP TRUCK; THE AIR LIE USED TO FLUSH THE LINE IS THE SAME LINE USED TO HOLD THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD ROLLING BACK AN PINNING BETWEEN A 12INCH STEEL PIPE AND THE REAR EXTENSION BUMPER ON A 40TON TRUCK WITH A STEEL COIL HOSE ON MY TAIL BONE.  THE GOVERNOR FAILED RANDOMLY AND WAS CHECKED DESPITE VARIOUS RELAY TO THE REPAIR PERSONAL THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED ALSO I WOULD DRIVE OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SLACK ADJUSTER DID NOT HOLD AND WOULD NOT BE REPLACED. I COULD NOT DEPEND ON THE BRAKES TO HOLD ON A NORMAL STOP.  I AM UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE MECHANICS WERE NOT CERTIFIED BUT, WERE EX-LABOR HANDS DOING THE REPAIRS.  BEST TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS COMPANY CONTINUES TO \"ROLL DOWN THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS (BACK ROADS) IN TEXAS.  THE LOCAL DMV OVER LOOKS THESE FAULTS DURING YEARLY INSPECTION. *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/705098"},{"cmplid":"705099","date_received":"2009-01-22","make":"MACK","model":"MACK","model_year":1995,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SUSPENSION:REAR","description":"ON MAY 15TH, 2005, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN OJI DUE AIR BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I WAS PUMPING SALT WATER ON TO A OLD MACK PUMP TRUCK; THE AIR LIE USED TO FLUSH THE LINE IS THE SAME LINE USED TO HOLD THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD ROLLING BACK AN PINNING BETWEEN A 12INCH STEEL PIPE AND THE REAR EXTENSION BUMPER ON A 40TON TRUCK WITH A STEEL COIL HOSE ON MY TAIL BONE.  THE GOVERNOR FAILED RANDOMLY AND WAS CHECKED DESPITE VARIOUS RELAY TO THE REPAIR PERSONAL THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED ALSO I WOULD DRIVE OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SLACK ADJUSTER DID NOT HOLD AND WOULD NOT BE REPLACED. I COULD NOT DEPEND ON THE BRAKES TO HOLD ON A NORMAL STOP.  I AM UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE MECHANICS WERE NOT CERTIFIED BUT, WERE EX-LABOR HANDS DOING THE REPAIRS.  BEST TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS COMPANY CONTINUES TO \"ROLL DOWN THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS (BACK ROADS) IN TEXAS.  THE LOCAL DMV OVER LOOKS THESE FAULTS DURING YEARLY INSPECTION. *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/705099"},{"cmplid":"705100","date_received":"2009-01-22","make":"MACK","model":"M-E7","model_year":null,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","description":"ON MAY 15TH, 2005, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN OJI DUE AIR BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I WAS PUMPING SALT WATER ON TO A OLD MACK PUMP TRUCK; THE AIR LIE USED TO FLUSH THE LINE IS THE SAME LINE USED TO HOLD THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD ROLLING BACK AN PINNING BETWEEN A 12INCH STEEL PIPE AND THE REAR EXTENSION BUMPER ON A 40TON TRUCK WITH A STEEL COIL HOSE ON MY TAIL BONE.  THE GOVERNOR FAILED RANDOMLY AND WAS CHECKED DESPITE VARIOUS RELAY TO THE REPAIR PERSONAL THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED ALSO I WOULD DRIVE OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SLACK ADJUSTER DID NOT HOLD AND WOULD NOT BE REPLACED. I COULD NOT DEPEND ON THE BRAKES TO HOLD ON A NORMAL STOP.  I AM UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE MECHANICS WERE NOT CERTIFIED BUT, WERE EX-LABOR HANDS DOING THE REPAIRS.  BEST TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS COMPANY CONTINUES TO \"ROLL DOWN THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS (BACK ROADS) IN TEXAS.  THE LOCAL DMV OVER LOOKS THESE FAULTS DURING YEARLY INSPECTION. *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/705100"},{"cmplid":"685547","date_received":"2008-08-28","make":"MACK","model":"CH","model_year":2002,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY","description":"2002 MACK TRUCK CH SERIES AXLE BROKE FORCING THE TRUCK TO STRIKE THE MEDIAN WALL.   *NJ  (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 101-0517-91) *JB    LETTER UPDATED 03/17/10*BF","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/685547"},{"cmplid":"681432","date_received":"2008-08-04","make":"MACK","model":"RD","model_year":2000,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","description":"A REPORT, \"PROBLEMS INVOLVING KENTUCKY COAL TRUCKS\" WAS SUBMITTED AS A PETITION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY MARY E. PETERS.  THIS PETITION DESCRIBED FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRENCES IN KENTUCKY DURING THE TIME PERIOD 2001 THROUGH 2005 INVOLVING DUMP TRUCKS, ILLEGALLY LICENSED, THAT WERE OVERWIDTH AND DID NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS.  AS OF THIS DATE, AUGUST 4, 2008, NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE USDOT.       THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT BRAKE CAPACITY ON MACK RD888SX DUMP TRUCKS.  TESTS PERFORMED ON A NEW MACK RD888SX VEHICLE LOADED TO LEGAL KENTUCKY WEIGHT LIMITS ESTABLISHED IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO STOP THAT TRUCK WITHIN FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.  AT LEAST 65 DEATHS OCCURRED DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS WERE ESTIMATED TO HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVELY LOADED COAL DUMP TRUCKS.       THE INCIDENT DATA BELOW DATED MARCH 7, 2005, RELATES TO ONE INCIDENT IN WHICH A  MINISTER WAS KILLED.   CIVIL ACTION AGAINST THE COAL TRUCK DRIVER AND THE COAL COMPANY RESULTED IN A JUDGMENT AGAINST THE DEFENDANTS.       NO REMEDIAL ACTION HAS YET BEEN TAKEN BY AGENCIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOR HAS ANYONE FROM THE DOT RESPONDED TO MY MARCH 7, 2008, LETTER AND DATED REPORT OF MARCH 3, 2008.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/681432"},{"cmplid":"681433","date_received":"2008-08-04","make":"MACK","model":"RD","model_year":2000,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","description":"A REPORT, \"PROBLEMS INVOLVING KENTUCKY COAL TRUCKS\" WAS SUBMITTED AS A PETITION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY MARY E. PETERS.  THIS PETITION DESCRIBED FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRENCES IN KENTUCKY DURING THE TIME PERIOD 2001 THROUGH 2005 INVOLVING DUMP TRUCKS, ILLEGALLY LICENSED, THAT WERE OVERWIDTH AND DID NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS.  AS OF THIS DATE, AUGUST 4, 2008, NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE USDOT.       THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT BRAKE CAPACITY ON MACK RD888SX DUMP TRUCKS.  TESTS PERFORMED ON A NEW MACK RD888SX VEHICLE LOADED TO LEGAL KENTUCKY WEIGHT LIMITS ESTABLISHED IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO STOP THAT TRUCK WITHIN FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.  AT LEAST 65 DEATHS OCCURRED DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS WERE ESTIMATED TO HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVELY LOADED COAL DUMP TRUCKS.       THE INCIDENT DATA BELOW DATED MARCH 7, 2005, RELATES TO ONE INCIDENT IN WHICH A  MINISTER WAS KILLED.   CIVIL ACTION AGAINST THE COAL TRUCK DRIVER AND THE COAL COMPANY RESULTED IN A JUDGMENT AGAINST THE DEFENDANTS.       NO REMEDIAL ACTION HAS YET BEEN TAKEN BY AGENCIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOR HAS ANYONE FROM THE DOT RESPONDED TO MY MARCH 7, 2008, LETTER AND DATED REPORT OF MARCH 3, 2008.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/681433"},{"cmplid":"681434","date_received":"2008-08-04","make":"MACK","model":"RD","model_year":2000,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SUSPENSION:REAR","description":"A REPORT, \"PROBLEMS INVOLVING KENTUCKY COAL TRUCKS\" WAS SUBMITTED AS A PETITION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY MARY E. PETERS.  THIS PETITION DESCRIBED FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRENCES IN KENTUCKY DURING THE TIME PERIOD 2001 THROUGH 2005 INVOLVING DUMP TRUCKS, ILLEGALLY LICENSED, THAT WERE OVERWIDTH AND DID NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS.  AS OF THIS DATE, AUGUST 4, 2008, NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE USDOT.       THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT BRAKE CAPACITY ON MACK RD888SX DUMP TRUCKS.  TESTS PERFORMED ON A NEW MACK RD888SX VEHICLE LOADED TO LEGAL KENTUCKY WEIGHT LIMITS ESTABLISHED IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO STOP THAT TRUCK WITHIN FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.  AT LEAST 65 DEATHS OCCURRED DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS WERE ESTIMATED TO HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVELY LOADED COAL DUMP TRUCKS.       THE INCIDENT DATA BELOW DATED MARCH 7, 2005, RELATES TO ONE INCIDENT IN WHICH A  MINISTER WAS KILLED.   CIVIL ACTION AGAINST THE COAL TRUCK DRIVER AND THE COAL COMPANY RESULTED IN A JUDGMENT AGAINST THE DEFENDANTS.       NO REMEDIAL ACTION HAS YET BEEN TAKEN BY AGENCIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOR HAS ANYONE FROM THE DOT RESPONDED TO MY MARCH 7, 2008, LETTER AND DATED REPORT OF MARCH 3, 2008.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/681434"},{"cmplid":"654980","date_received":"2008-01-24","make":"MACK","model":"M-E7","model_year":null,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"MY PREVIOUS EMPLOYER THREATENS TO TERMINATE MORE EMPLOYEES IF THEY REFUSE TO VIOLATE C.V.23114-SPILLING LOADS ON HIGHWAYS. I WAS TERMINATED TEN YEARS AFTER MY START DATE FOR ASKING FOR A VARIANCE TO THIS LAW IN WRITING. NEW MANAGERS IMPLEMENTED A NEW POLICY THAT ENDANGERS THE PUBLIC. MANAGERS WISH US TO STOP REMOVING GRAVEL FROM THE REAR OF OUR CEMENT TRUCKS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THEY ALSO VERBALLY ORDER US TO CARRY AGGREGATE IN A BUCKET OUTSIDE THE CARGO AREA.  THE BUCKETS DETACH THEMSELVES OFTEN WHILE ENROUTE. MANAGERS ARE DEAF TO THE DANGERS AS THEY INCREASE PERFORMANCE REPORTS.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/654980"},{"cmplid":"592734","date_received":"2006-08-14","make":"MACK","model":"CV","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL","description":"COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MACK TRUCK CV713 WHERE BOTH FLIPPED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CAUGHT FIRE. *KB  LAWYER WRITING IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER.  THE LAWYER STATED IT WAS HIS BELIEF THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURBO CHARGER ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE AND IGNITE ON A HOT SURFACE OF THE ENGINE, POSSIBLY THE TURBO CHARGER OR MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM.  THE LAWYER ALSO STATED HE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A SAFETY CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF DIESEL FUEL FROM THE TANK WHICH POSSIBLY ACCELERATED THE OIL FIRE. *JB","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/592734"},{"cmplid":"592735","date_received":"2006-08-14","make":"MACK","model":"CV","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL","description":"COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MACK TRUCK CV713 WHERE BOTH FLIPPED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CAUGHT FIRE. *KB  LAWYER WRITING IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER.  THE LAWYER STATED IT WAS HIS BELIEF THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURBO CHARGER ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE AND IGNITE ON A HOT SURFACE OF THE ENGINE, POSSIBLY THE TURBO CHARGER OR MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM.  THE LAWYER ALSO STATED HE WAS CONCERNED WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A SAFETY CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF DIESEL FUEL FROM THE TANK WHICH POSSIBLY ACCELERATED THE OIL FIRE. *JB","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/592735"},{"cmplid":"592957","date_received":"2006-08-14","make":"MACK","model":"CV","model_year":2005,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER","description":"COMPLAINT CONCERNING A CV713 MACK CONCRETE MIXER TRUCK.  THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE THE TRUCK CAME TO REST ON IT'S PASSENGER SIDE.  WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.  *KB   UNFORTUNATELY THE DRIVER WAS PINNED IN THE CAB AND BURNED TO DEATH.  *NM","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/592957"},{"cmplid":"585463","date_received":"2006-06-19","make":"MACK","model":"DM","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"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","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/585463"}]}