2003 Mack CX recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Mack CX. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 23, 2008Crash risk1999–2005 Mack CX, 2004–2008 Mack CXN — Exterior Lighting
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.
08V688000 · 34K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Sep 5, 2007Fire risk2002–2007 Mack CH, 2002–2007 Mack CHN, 2002–2007 Mack CX and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC MODEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE AS CONFIGURED WITH AN EXTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM MAKES SERVICING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES DIFFICULT WHEN USING TRADITIONAL TOOLS. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FUEL LEAKS TO DEVELOP WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES.
07V401000 · 36K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 13, 2006Fire risk2003–2007 Mack CH, 2003–2007 Mack CHN, 2003–2007 Mack CX and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A LEAK IN THE ASET AC FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PIPES THAT CARRY HOT EXHAUST GASES .
06V392000 · 40K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Apr 29, 2005Crash risk2003 Mack CX — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THERE IS A SLACK ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY'S ADJUSTER AND IT IS INTERFERING WITH THE AXLE HOUSING.
05V213000 · 56 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jan 14, 2005Fire risk2002–2005 Mack CH, 2002–2005 Mack CHN, 2002–2005 Mack CX and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 DIESEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC ENGINES, THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL INLET HOSE MAY RESULT IN OVERHEATING OR ABRASION OF THE HOSE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE.
05V015000 · 13K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Sep 20, 2004Crash risk2003 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CX — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MADE OF INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL, WHICH HAS LED TO BOLT FAILURES. THIS INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF A STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS.
04V456000 · 5K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Dec 11, 2003Crash risk2003 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CX — Steering
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.
03V522000 · 148 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jul 17, 2003Safety2003 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CL, 2003 Mack CV and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.
03V253000 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Jun 16, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Mack CX — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V219000 · 65 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Apr 14, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Mack CX — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VIEW OF ONE OF THE FOUR BACK OF CAB REFLECTORS IS BLOCKED BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
03V147000 · 39 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED