How many recalls does the 2004 Mack CX have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Mack CX.

Are recall repairs on a 2004 Mack CX free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mack to remedy recalls on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Mack CX?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2004 Mack CX.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Mack CX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2004 Mack CX has 5 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 2004 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.

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 #04V309000

Reported June 25, 2004 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 219 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED AT INSTALLATION. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WITH 3 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, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH .

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. SC0288.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 2004 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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