2002 Mack CX recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2002 Mack CX. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Dec 23, 2008Crash risk1999–2005 Mack CX, 2004–2008 Mack CXN — 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.
08V688000 · 34K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Sep 5, 2007Fire risk2002–2007 Mack CH, 2002–2007 Mack CHN, 2002–2007 Mack CX and 1 other model — 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.
07V401000 · 36K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jan 14, 2005Fire risk2002–2005 Mack CH, 2002–2005 Mack CHN, 2002–2005 Mack CX and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
05V015000 · 13K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Jun 16, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Mack CX — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V219000 · 65 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Apr 14, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Mack CX — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VIEW OF ONE OF THE FOUR BACK OF CAB REFLECTORS IS BLOCKED BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
03V147000 · 39 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Nov 26, 2002Crash risk2002 Mack CH, 2002 Mack CX — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANIFOLD DASH VALVES WITH PUSH TO CONNECT FITTINGS USED TO CONTROL THE PARK BRAKE FUNCTION ON TRUCKS AND TRAILERS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PARK KNOB CAN POP OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WILL EXHAUST THE AIR FROM THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE TRAILER AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
02V321002 · 64 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Aug 5, 2002Safety2002 Mack CH, 2002 Mack CX — Steering
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH R. H. SHEPPARD "M100" STEERING GEARS AND TRW "TAS65" STEERING GEARS, A POWER STEERING HOSE WITH AN INCORRECT PRESSURE RATING WAS INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY.
02V218000 · 690 units · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED