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2005 Mack CXNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2005 Mack CXN. It is covered by 11 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls11Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mack CXN has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

11 recalls

2005 Mack CXN recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 08V-688 · Dec 23, 2008 · 34,269 vehicles

Risk. THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 07V-401 · Sep 5, 2007 · 35,649 vehicles

Risk. A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE HOT SURFACES OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 07V-361 · Aug 15, 2007 · 21,847 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 05V-015 · Jan 14, 2005 · 13,173 vehicles

Risk. IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other CXN year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CXN median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Mack CXN, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVESEA09009 · closed Aug 13, 2010
    No recall
  2. AIR BRAKE CONTROL VALVEPE09010 · closed Jun 18, 2009
    No recall

Own a 2005 CXN?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.