2007 Mack Cxu Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2007 Mack Cxu problems

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Exterior lighting: fog lightsReported September 6, 2012 · 3,864 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 12V434000 · Recall details

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported October 23, 2007 · 950 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V497000 · Recall details

SteeringReported February 1, 2007 · 2,085 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.
Risk: If the retaining nut was not installed, the steering wheel may come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V023000 · Recall details

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Is the 2007 Mack Cxu reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2007 Mack Cxu.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mack Cxu?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mack Cxu have?

3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, trailer hitches and steering.

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