Mack Cx 2000
Model Cx made in 2000 by Mack got 6 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 2000
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 | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V688000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | V (Vehicle) | 34269 | 02/27/2008 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/23/2008 | 12/24/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the headlight switch. the recall began on february 27, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack recall no. sc0342.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V189004 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/19/2000 to 03/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 8268 | 11/16/2001 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/01/2001 | 08/01/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V019000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/14/2000 to 12/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 869 | 03/21/2002 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/18/2002 | 01/25/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack truck recall no. 272. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V037006 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 06/14/1999 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2050 | 12/27/2002 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/15/2002 | 09/06/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). owner notification began december 27, 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 610-709-3337. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack truck recall no. sco276.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V140005 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 08/05/2000 to 11/14/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 8794 | 01/08/2003 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 09/24/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain dana/spicer axles (e12001) and mack axles through dana heavy axle (fawl 12). the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. trucks that have been repaired under recall 00v246103/sc0262 will not be re-recalled. trucks only inspected and determined to have an acceptable date code under sc0262 will be recalled under this campaign. owner notification began january 8, 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 1-610-709-3011. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V230003 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 45866 | 12/12/2000 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/04/2000 | 11/01/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 13, 2000.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. also 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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| FSB-214-024 | 01/01/2011 | 10040051 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| FSB-214-024 | 01/01/2011 | 10040051 | Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| PI540 | 08/14/2001 | 622248 | Subject regarding heater blower motor replacement. *tt | 10/16/2001 | |