2008 MACK CXU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MACK CXU
The 2008 MACK CXU has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 MACK CXU
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2008 MACK CXU, potentially affecting up to 120,657 vehicles.
Recall 14V078000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 70,208 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU,...
Consequence: Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified...
View full details →Recall 12V434000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
| 3,864 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.
Consequence: If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →Recall 12V434000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 3,864 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.
Consequence: If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →Recall 07V497000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 950 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V360000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 18,805 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 07V361000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 21,847 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) PROVIDED BY BENDIX. THE DEFECT EXISTS IN THE PARKER SCV THAT CONNECTS WITH THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE. AFTER PROLONGED USE OF THE PARKER SCV, THE VALVE BODY RETAINER MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. THESE CONDITIONS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING BRAKES.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPLACE THE PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V531000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 1,058 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V478000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT DRL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MACK CXU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MACK CXU.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MACK CXU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MACK CXU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MACK CXU
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MACK CXU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M-874-003 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Air conditioner evaporator freeze up fault.
M-261-006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Revised upper coolant hose.
M-265-001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. All CXU, CHU, & GU Models built before May 2007. Charge Air Cooler Mounting Hardware Kit.
K91214678 — EQUIPMENT
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Faults - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P1052-18 Or MID 130 PID 33 FMI 5 Intermittent Fault In Cold Weather - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
K82320750 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT - F ) ( mDRIVE ) Clutch Valve Unit ( CVU ) Makes Intermittent Buzzing Noise With The Key On And Engine Off.Changed repair information to reflect new software available.
K28449505 — LANE DEPARTURE
Mack Chassis - Equipped With Bendix Fusion, With Or Without Lane Departure Warning ( LDWS ) - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 516103 FMI 19, Bendix Code 167 With Possible "Lane Departure Warning Malfunction" Message - US17 And Newer
FSB 593 013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
On some MACK CHU, CXU, GU, and TD truck models built between 04/31/2008 and 11/30/2015, the solenoid valve for the grade gripper feature is prone to internal contamination in harsh environments. The internal contamination of the solenoid valve is caused by the buildup of grime, salt, road debris and other...
PI-0796 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
MACK TRUCK: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING MODIFICATION OF EGR VALVE ON ENGINES AND REMOVAL OF POPPET SHAFT END CAP O RINGS. MODELS CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, MRU. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
PI-0780 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
MACK: DURING EXTREME DOWNWARD ARTICULATION OF REAR AXLE, THE AIR SPRING MAY SEPARATE AT MOUNTING BELL. *PE
SB-730003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MACK TRUCK: CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS, ACB SENSOR, REPLACEMENT. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WITH BRAKING (ACB) SENSOR CHASSIS OVERLAY WIRING HARNESS, FOUND ON CXU, CHU, GU AND TD MODEL MACK TRUCKS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MACK CXU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CXU
- 2006 MACK CXU — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CXU — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CXU (current)
- 2009 MACK CXU — 5 complaints
- 2010 MACK CXU — 1 complaint
- 2011 MACK CXU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK CXU — 0 complaints
- 2013 MACK CXU — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints