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2005 Mack Cx Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2005 Mack Cx, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2005 Mack Cx

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 08V688000 Reported 34,269 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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.

  2. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 07V401000 Reported 35,649 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain trucks equipped with aset AC model engines, the engine as configured with an external exhaust gas recirculation system makes servicing the fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools. Therefore, it is possible for fuel leaks to develop when removing and installing the fuel injection lines.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel injection lines free of charge. Note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign conducted in 2006 (please see 06v392). The recall began on september 11, 2007, with subsequent mailings…

  3. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 06V392000 Reported 40,204 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain trucks, a leak in the aset AC fuel injection line may spray fuel on the exhaust gas recirculation pipes that carry hot exhaust gases .

    Remedy: Mack has issued a stop work on this campaign under further notice (2-22-2007). The remedy does not adequately address the issue on all vehicles. Mack will re-release the recall in the near future. (please see NHTSA no.…

  4. Suspension

    NHTSA 05V312000 Reported 100 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 19, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V015000 Reported 13,173 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 diesel trucks equipped with aset AC engines, the location of the fuel inlet hose may result in overheating or abrasion of the hose, which may lead to a premature failure.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the fuel inlet hose free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Due to some quality and supply issues with parts to support this safety recall, owners may have been informed…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Mack Cx have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 263,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Exhaust manifold bolts coming loose and leaking exhaust gases into the cab of the truck. This is most noticeable when using the heat or AC. Problem was "fixed" in september at mack dealership. In feb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling

Compare Mack Cx model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cx model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Mack Cx20
1999 Mack Cx70
2000 Mack Cx60
2001 Mack Cx50
2002 Mack Cx70
2003 Mack Cx100
2004 Mack Cx50
2005 Mack Cx51
2006 Mack Cx20
2007 Mack Cx30

Checking a specific 2005 Mack Cx

How do I know if my 2005 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V015000).

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.

Other Mack models

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.