2010 Mack CXUProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Mack CXU, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-078 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mack CXU has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine11

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

7 recalls

2010 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.

77%repaired · 2015 Q4

Turn signal: flasher unit

Recall 14V-208 · Apr 18, 2014 · 44,047 vehicles · 33,754 repaired

Risk. A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2015 Q3

Exterior lighting

Recall 14V-205 · Apr 18, 2014 · 1,342 vehicles · 1,186 repaired

Risk. A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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–no report yet

Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 11V-370 · Jul 21, 2011 · 475 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, THE PEDAL SHAFT MAY WORK ITS WAY LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO FALL TO THE FLOOR, WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE DRIVER'S CONTROL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 11V-209 · Mar 31, 2011 · 808 vehicles

Risk. THE BOLTS MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT IN THE FIFTH WHEEL COMING LOOSE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 10V-536 · Oct 27, 2010 · 1,760 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY BOX LID MAY COME OFF WHEN STEPPING ON THE STEP, WHICH MAY CAUSE A PERSON TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2010 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Mack CXU, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Failing 5th wheel attachment boltsPE10042 · closed Apr 27, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-209
In owners' words

What CXU owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A 2010 MACK TRUCK TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER TYPE EXHAUST SYSTEM SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN REGENERATION MODE AS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. FIRE CONSUMED THE CAB OF THE TRUCK RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS TO THE VEHICLE. DRIVER OF VEHICLE…
Complaint 11258397 · Sep 26, 2019

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