No complaints are listed for the 2001 Mack CX. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACK CX.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
5 recalls.
Date: 2008-12-23. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-06-03. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-01-18. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH R. H. SHEPPARD M90 STEERING GEARS, AN INCORRECT HOSE WAS USED FOR THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING GEAR. THE HOSE IS RATED AT 2000 PSI, WHILE IT SHOULD BE RATED AT 3000 PSI.
Consequence: THIS HOSE COULD DEVELOP A LEAK OR BURST WHILE IN SERVICE. SHOULD THE LINE BURST, STEERING CONTROL WOULD STILL BE MAINTAINED, BUT A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST WILL BE EXPERIENCED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2002. 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 1-610-709-3011.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-12-21. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH E-TECH ENGINES. A CONDITION EXISTS ON THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT OF THE E-TECH ENGINE THAT CAUSES THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON VEHICLES WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS MOUNTED OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR TO THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2002. 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 1-610-709-3011.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-08-01. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence: WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
39 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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11021332
Date: 2025-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
11021333
Date: 2025-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
CBR - To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP file will need to downloaded.
11008366
Date: 2024-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
10246086
Date: 2023-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the c
10241946
Date: 2023-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
10238788
Date: 2023-06-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming
10237339
Date: 2023-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
10218913
Date: 2022-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Day cab Conversion Closure Panel
10215287
Date: 2022-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
10215289
Date: 2022-06-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1