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NHTSA Recall 08V688000: Switch (exterior lighting)

MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,269 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Cx.

34,269
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (February 27)
NHTSA campaign08V688000
Manufacturer campaignSC0342
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedDecember 23, 2008
Owner notificationFebruary 27, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the headlight switch. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Mack recall no. Sc0342.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 08V688000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Cx1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Mack Cxn2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.