Mack CXU recalls and problems
14 recalls and 5 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
5
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Most reported Mack CXU problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
All Mack CXU recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-025 | Jan 22, 2015 | 2016 | Parking Brake | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 14V-208 | Apr 18, 2014 | 2010 | Exterior Lighting | Mack Trucks Inc. |
| 14V-205 | Apr 18, 2014 | 2010 | Exterior Lighting | Mack Trucks Inc. |
| 14V-078 | Feb 21, 2014 | 2008–2010 | Electrical System | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 12V-434 | Sep 6, 2012 | 2007–2010 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. |
| 11V-370 | Jul 21, 2011 | 2010 | Power Train | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 chu, cxu and gu heavy trucks manufactured from july 12, 2010, through july 23, 2010 for a potentially defective weld on the shaft that the clutch pedal attaches to. |
| 11V-209 | Mar 31, 2011 | 2009–2010 | Trailer Hitches | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 chu and cxu heavy trucks manufactured from january 2008 through july 2010. |
| 10V-536 | Oct 27, 2010 | 2010 | Electrical System | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2011 cxu, heavy trucks manufactured from august 12, 2009, through august 31, 2010. |
| 07V-531 | Nov 19, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque. |
| 07V-497 | Oct 23, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. |
| 07V-478 | Oct 11, 2007 | 2008 | Exterior Lighting | On certain trucks, the daytime running lights (Drl) module may contain a suspect metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (Mosfet) that could overheat. |
| 07V-361 | Aug 15, 2007 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with parker single check valves (Scv) provided by bendix. |
| 07V-360 | Aug 15, 2007 | 2008 | Parking Brake | On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls… |
| 07V-023 | Feb 1, 2007 | 2007 | Steering | On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mack CXU?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Mack CXU has the most reports (3). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mack CXU have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Mack CXU model years 2006–2010, 2016.
What are the most common Mack CXU problems?
Owners report structure, trailer hitches, power train problems most often.