- The 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.
- The risk
- If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Mack Cxu Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2007 Mack Cxu have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2012 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cxu year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 Mack Cxu recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.
- The risk
- If the retaining nut was not installed, the steering wheel may come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- The 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.
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Mack Cxu: every year compared
All Cxu years2007 Mack Cxu vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mack Cxu | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2007 Mack CHN | 1 | 12 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2007 Mack Cxu
Does the 2007 Mack Cxu have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Mack Cxu: fuses and circuit breakers (September 2012); fifth wheel assembly (October 2007); steering (February 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2007 Mack Cxu had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2007 Mack Cxu a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack Cxu year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mack Cxu years have the most complaints?
2009 (3), 2010 (1), 2016 (1). See every Mack Cxu year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Mack Cxu has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data