Vehicle recall 08V688000 · December 23, 2008

Mack CX and CXN

The headlight switch may prematurely fail resulting in inoperative or intermittent headlights.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V688000
Reported to NHTSA: December 23, 2008
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INC
Manufacturer campaign: SC0342
Owner notification: February 27, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 34,269
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 08V688000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mack CX (1999-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Mack CXN (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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