2008 Mack Cxu recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Mack Cxu. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Feb 21, 2014Fire risk2007–2015 Mack Chu, 2008–2010 Mack Cxu, 2012–2015 Mack Granite (gu) and 4 other models — Electrical System
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, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.
14V078000 · 70K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Sep 6, 2012Crash risk2007–2010 Mack Chu, 2007–2010 Mack Cxu — Exterior Lighting
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.
12V434000 · 4K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Nov 19, 2007Crash risk2008 Mack Chu, 2008 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack Cxu — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
07V531000 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 23, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Mack CHN, 2006–2008 Mack CL, 2006–2008 Mack CT and 5 other models — Trailer Hitches
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.
07V497000 · 950 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 11, 2007Fire risk2008 Mack Chu, 2008 Mack Cxu, 2008 Mack GU and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
07V478000 · 61 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Aug 15, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Mack CHN, 2008 Mack Chu, 2006–2008 Mack CTP and 6 other models — Parking Brake
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.
07V360000 · 19K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Aug 15, 2007Safety2005–2007 Mack CHN, 2008 Mack Chu, 2006 Mack CTP and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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 INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE.
07V361000 · 22K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC