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2008 Mack Cxn Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2008 Mack Cxn. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2008 Mack Cxn

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. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 07V531000 Reported 1,058 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began on december 10, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  3. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 07V497000 Reported 950 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  4. Parking brake

    NHTSA 07V360000 Reported 18,805 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Remedy: Mack is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on january 10,…

  5. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 07V361000 Reported 21,847 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 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 yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Mack Cxn20
2003 Mack Cxn30
2004 Mack Cxn100
2005 Mack Cxn110
2006 Mack Cxn130
2007 Mack Cxn140
2008 Mack Cxn50

Checking a specific 2008 Mack Cxn

How do I know if my 2008 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2008 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 07V360000).

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.