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2008 Mack CXUProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Mack CXU. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-078 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 54%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Mack CXU 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.

7 recalls

2008 Mack CXU 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.

54%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 14V-078 · Feb 21, 2014 · 70,208 vehicles · 37,850 repaired

Risk. Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 12V-434 · Sep 6, 2012 · 3,864 vehicles

Risk. If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 07V-531 · Nov 19, 2007 · 1,058 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 07V-497 · Oct 23, 2007 · 950 vehicles

Risk. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 07V-360 · Aug 15, 2007 · 18,805 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 →

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

2008 vs. every other CXU 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 CXU median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mack CXU, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL VALVESEA09009 · closed Aug 13, 2010
    No recall
  2. AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINEPE08069 · closed Jul 1, 2009
    No recall
  3. AIR BRAKE CONTROL VALVEPE09010 · closed Jun 18, 2009
    No recall

Own a 2008 CXU?

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