The worst 1998 Mack CX problems
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Recalls 2
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V201000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assemblies have the bulb identification for the low and high beam reversed on the front lens.
- Risk
- The headlight assemblies do not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.
Recall number 00V024000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Integral hub and bearing assembly
The companies involved in this matter are: skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and mack (manufacturer of class viiitractor/trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvinmeritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified mack of axles supplied with possible defective front hub assemblies.as a result of that notification, 998 trucks are being recalled by mack for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report for additional details.
PE02094
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mack CX 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 2009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact
- US10 Emission Engines
- Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE
- (Back Office)
- Programming Failure
- NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- Use for new vehicles (US21+OBD22
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide
- DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide
- Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
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Is the 1998 Mack CX reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Mack CX.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mack CX?
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How many recalls does the 1998 Mack CX have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and exterior lighting.
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