1999 Mack Cx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 1999 Mack Cx. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 1999 Mack Cx
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight switch. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.
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Hub (suspension)
On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. Customers will be informed of parts availability by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede NHTSA recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who take their…
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Connection (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assemblies have the bulb identification for the low and high beam reversed on the front lens.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mack Cx. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Mack Cx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mack Cx | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack Cx | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Mack Cx | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack Cx | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Cx | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Cx | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Cx | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Cx | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack Cx | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Cx | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Mack Cx
How do I know if my 1999 Mack Cx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 1999 Mack Cx; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V024000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.