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  Safety Recalls of Mack CX Vehicles

There have been 25 safety recalls for the Mack CX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack CX.

NHTSA Recall #: 08V688000; Dec. 23, 2008

The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mack CX, 2000 Mack CX, 2001 Mack CX, 2002 Mack CX, 2003 Mack CX, 2004 Mack CX, 2005 Mack CX, 2004 Mack CXN, 2005 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack CXN
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: Mack is recalling 34,269 my 1999-2005 cx and my 2004-2008 cxn trucks. The headlight switch may prematurely fail resulting in inoperative or intermittent headlights. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V401000; Sep. 5, 2007

A leak in the fuel injection line may spray fuel on the hot surfaces of the exhaust gas recirculation system, which could result in an engine fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CH, 2004 Mack CH, 2005 Mack CH, 2006 Mack CH, 2007 Mack CH, 2002 Mack CHN, 2003 Mack CHN, 2004 Mack CHN, 2005 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2002 Mack CX, 2003 Mack CX, 2004 Mack CX, 2005 Mack CX, 2006 Mack CX, 2007 Mack CX, 2002 Mack CXN, 2003 Mack CXN, 2004 Mack CXN, 2005 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: On certain trucks equipped with aset ac model engines, the engine as configured with an external exhaust gas recirculation system makes servicing the fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V159000; Apr. 13, 2007

This could compromise the fuel injection line over time which could possibly result in an engine fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mack CH, 2007 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CX, 2007 Mack CXN
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: Certain trucks were recalled for the installation of sleeves on the fuel injection line as required by safety recall sc0317 (NHTSA recall no. 06v392). There is a possibility that the new sleeves may chafe the fuel injection line. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 06V392000; Oct. 13, 2006

This could potentially result in an engine fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mack CH, 2004 Mack CH, 2005 Mack CH, 2006 Mack CH, 2007 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CHN, 2004 Mack CHN, 2005 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2003 Mack CX, 2004 Mack CX, 2005 Mack CX, 2006 Mack CX, 2007 Mack CX, 2003 Mack CXN, 2004 Mack CXN, 2005 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: On certain trucks, a leak in the aset ac fuel injection line may spray fuel on the exhaust gas recirculation pipes that carry hot exhaust gases . ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V312000; Jul. 7, 2005

This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Mack CL, 2004 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CX, 2004 Mack MR, 2005 Mack MR, 2004 Mack RD
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack CX Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 23, 2008   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 34,269
Sep. 5, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 35,649
Apr. 13, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 9,102
Oct. 13, 2006   Diesel Fuel System 40,204
Jul. 7, 2005   Suspension 100
Apr. 29, 2005   Air Brake 56
Jan. 14, 2005   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 13,173
Sep. 20, 2004   Steering 4,959
Jun. 25, 2004   Steering 219
Dec. 11, 2003   Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 148
Jul. 17, 2003   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 1,232
Jun. 16, 2003   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 65
Jun. 3, 2003   Suspension:front:hub 998
Apr. 14, 2003   Exterior Lighting 39
Nov. 26, 2002   Air Brake 64
Aug. 15, 2002   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2,050
Aug. 5, 2002   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 690
Jan. 18, 2002   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 869
Dec. 21, 2001   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 7,500
Sep. 24, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 8,794
Aug. 1, 2001   Service Brakes, Air:controls 8,268
Mar. 14, 2001   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 4,247
Oct. 4, 2000   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 45,866
Oct. 4, 2000   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 6,244
Jan. 31, 2000   Exterior Lighting:headlights 709


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack CX Model Years

Model# Recalls
2007 Mack CX 3
2006 Mack CX 2
2005 Mack CX 5
2004 Mack CX 5
2003 Mack CX 10
2002 Mack CX 7
2001 Mack CX 5
2000 Mack CX 6
1999 Mack CX 7
1998 Mack CX 2