2005 Mack Cxn Recalls, Complaints & Specs
11 safety recalls list the 2005 Mack Cxn. Check your own VIN below.
11 safety recalls for the 2005 Mack Cxn
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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Fuel system, diesel
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…
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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain trucks equipped with parker single check valves (scv) provided by bendix. The defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. After prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. Pieces of the parker…
Remedy: Mack is working with bendix to replace the parker single check valve. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
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Fuel system, diesel
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.…
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks, the fuel line crossover bracket may prematurely fail and unexpectedly fall to the road. The location and size of the bracket draws a concern to the bracket being picked up and thrown by the drive axle wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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Service brakes, air
On certain vehicles, the brake cam tubes on the steer axle may not have been greased.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the brake camshaft to inspect for corrosion. The brake camshaft will be replaced as required free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2233.
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Service brakes, air
On certain vehicles. The brake cam tubes on the drive axle may not have been greased.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the brake camshaft to inspect for corrosion. The brake camshaft will be replaced as required free of charge. The recall began on january 18, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2233.
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Service brakes, air
On certain vehicles, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the brake camshaft to inspect for corrosion. The brake camshaft will be replaced as required free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2233.
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Steering
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with sheppard model m100 steering gear, the steering gear mounting pads, which attach the steering gear to the frame rail, may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gears. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain trucks equipped with the fxl axle and meritor 16.5 x 5 brakes with dust shields, there may be interference between the dust shield mounting bolt and the knuckle on the front axle. As a result of the interference, the bolt joint between the wheel end and the knuckle may not meet the torque requirements.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the hub and brake assembly to install a new dust shield free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks 610-709-2131.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Mack Cxn. 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 Cxn model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cxn model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mack Cxn | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Cxn | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Cxn | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Cxn | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack Cxn | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Cxn | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 Mack Cxn | 5 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Mack Cxn
How do I know if my 2005 Mack Cxn 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. 11 campaigns currently list the 2005 Mack Cxn; 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.
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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.