2001 Mack CX: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Mack CX. The newest campaign is 08V688000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Dec 2008. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 08V688000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the headlight switch. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 15 May 2019. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 51,904 units in total.

08V68800023 Dec 2008Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch
03V2010003 Jun 2003Suspension / Front / Hub
02V01900018 Jan 2002Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
01V38900021 Dec 2001Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
01V1890041 Aug 2001Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages

08V688000Received 23 Dec 2008. 34,269 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the headlight switch. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INC. Manufacturer campaign number SC0342.
03V201000Received 3 Jun 2003. 998 units.
Suspension / Front / Hub
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. Customers will be informed of parts availability by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number SC280. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 2003.
02V019000Received 18 Jan 2002. 869 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with r. H. Sheppard m90 steering gears, an incorrect hose was used for the high-pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear. The hose is rated at 2000 PSI, while it should be rated at 3000 PSI.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This hose could develop a leak or burst while in service. Should the line burst, steering control would still be maintained, but a loss of power assist will be experienced.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the steering hose. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number SCO272. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2002.
01V389000Received 21 Dec 2001. 7,500 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehicles where the power steering pump is mounted off the front of the engine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in the loss of power steering.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the nut that holds the gear to the auxiliary drive shaft. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 2002.
01V189004Received 1 Aug 2001. 8,268 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2001.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2001 Mack CX
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE02094	Preliminary evaluation	INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY	Suspension / Front / Hub	11 Dec 2002	30 May 2003	03V201000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2001 Mack CXThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2001 Mack CX: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mack/cx/2001/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: MACK TRUCKS, INC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Mack CX?: 51,904 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mack CX have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Mack CX, model years 1998 to 2007. 5 of them name the 2001 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Mack CX open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.