Mack Cx 2001
Model Cx made in 2001 by Mack got 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure and vehicle speed control. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 2001
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 - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
01V389000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/19/2001 to 12/12/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 03/22/2002 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/21/2001 | 01/02/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in the loss of power steering. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 02/16/2001 to 04/28/2001 | 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 | 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 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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. |