How many recalls does the 2003 Mack CX have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mack CX as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mack will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2003 Mack CX is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2003 Mack CX.

Are recall repairs on a 2003 Mack CX free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mack to remedy recalls on the 2003 CX free of charge at an authorized Mack dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2003 Mack CX affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2003 Mack CX, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2003 Mack CX?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2003 Mack CX.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Mack CX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2003 Mack CX has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Mack CX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

NHTSA #08V688000

Reported December 23, 2008 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 34,269 vehicles

Defect description

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 consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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> .

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA #07V401000

Reported September 5, 2007 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 35,649 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE HOT SURFACES OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED IN 2006 (PLEASE SEE 06V392). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, WITH SUBSEQUENT MAILINGS EVERY SIX WEEKS UNTIL APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 800-528-6586.

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SC0324.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA #06V392000

Reported October 13, 2006 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 40,204 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A LEAK IN THE ASET AC FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PIPES THAT CARRY HOT EXHAUST GASES .

Safety consequence

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MACK HAS ISSUED A STOP WORK ON THIS CAMPAIGN UNDER FURTHER NOTICE (2-22-2007). THE REMEDY DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE ISSUE ON ALL VEHICLES. MACK WILL RE-RELEASE THE RECALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (PLEASE SEE NHTSA NO. 07V159/MACK RECALL NO. SCO323 FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THIS REPAIR ALREADY PERFORMED.) THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07V401/SC0324).

Notes

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0317.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #05V213000

Reported April 29, 2005 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 56 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THERE IS A SLACK ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY'S ADJUSTER AND IT IS INTERFERING WITH THE AXLE HOUSING.

Safety consequence

THIS INTERFERENCE LEADS TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPABILITIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKE "SHOES" BECOME WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

Notes

MACK TRUCK RECALL NO. SC0291.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #05V015000

Reported January 14, 2005 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 13,173 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FUEL INLET HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. DUE TO SOME QUALITY AND SUPPLY ISSUES WITH PARTS TO SUPPORT THIS SAFETY RECALL, OWNERS MAY HAVE BEEN INFORMED DURING APRIL 2005,THAT THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ON HOLD. THESE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED. FOR OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED, CONTACT A MACK PARTS AND SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.

Notes

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0292.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING

NHTSA #04V456000

Reported September 20, 2004 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 4,959 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MADE OF INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL, WHICH HAS LED TO BOLT FAILURES. THIS INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF A STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES. NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SC0289.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

NHTSA #03V522000

Reported December 11, 2003 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 148 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.

Safety consequence

THE BALL STUD COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

NHTSA #03V253000

Reported July 17, 2003 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 1,232 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.

Safety consequence

IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SC0281.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #03V219000

Reported June 16, 2003 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 65 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 JOST INTERNATIONAL AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO [email protected] OR MACK AT 610-709-3337.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #03V147000

Reported April 14, 2003 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 39 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

WITH THE RIGHT REFLECTOR NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT READILY APPARENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 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 1-610-709-

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SCO279.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Mack CX model years

Check your 2003 Mack CX VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mack CX at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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