2007 Mack CXU Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2012 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CXU years
Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2007 Mack CXU so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2007 Mack CXU recalls (3)

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Exterior lighting:fog lights; electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersSep 6, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V434000 · 3,864 vehicles

Problem: Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.

Risk: If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assemblyOct 23, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V497000 · 950 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

SteeringFeb 1, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V023000 · 2,085 vehicles

Problem: On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.

Risk: If the retaining nut was not installed, the steering wheel may come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove the horn button to confirm that the retaining nut was installed. A retaining nut will be added if the nut is missing. The recall began on february 12, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 800-866-1177.

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.

Other Mack CXU years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 CXU11
2015 CXU00
2014 CXU00
2013 CXU00
2010 CXU17
2009 CXU33
2008 CXU07
200703
2006 CXU01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mack CXU?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mack CXU?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Mack CXU a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CXU model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.