Mack Cx 1998

Model Cx made in 1998 by Mack got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure, vehicle speed control. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, suspension.

Cx year 1998

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

Model 1998

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
00V024000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 03/25/1998 to 08/30/1999	V (Vehicle)	709	03/13/2000	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	01/31/2000	02/03/2000	571	108
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the headlamp assemblies have the bulb identification for the low and high beam reversed on the front lens.
Consequence Summary	The headlight assemblies do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective Summary	Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.
Notes	Mack recall no. sco258.owner notification began march 13, 2000. owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V201000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 08/01/1998 to 10/15/1998	V (Vehicle)	998	10/14/2003	ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	06/03/2003	06/05/2003
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Mack recall no. sc280.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
622026	11/08/2004	10011600	Hood-mounted mirror reinforcement plate. mack cx model. *tt	01/27/2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
SP-364-032	03/01/2011	10040716	Ready	09/09/2011
SP-364-032	03/01/2011	10040716	Mack trucks: the instrument cluster is not displaying the proper transmission message.*rm	09/09/2011

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
PE02094	MACK TRUCKS, INC	12/11/2002	05/30/2003	INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY	03V201000
	The companies involved in this matter are: skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and mack (manufacturer of class viiitractor/trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvinmeritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified mack of axles supplied with possible defective front hub assemblies.as a result of that notification, 998 trucks are being recalled by mack for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report for additional details.