1998 Mack CX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Mack CX so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Mack CX recalls (2)
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Suspension:front:hub
Problem: 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.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: 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 agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Risk: The headlight assemblies do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02094) — opened Dec 11, 2002, closed May 30, 2003, led to recall 03V201000.
Other Mack CX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 CX | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 CX | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 CX | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 CX | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 CX | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 CX | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 CX | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 CX | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 CX | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mack CX?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mack CX?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Mack CX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.