Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V688000 Reported December 23, 2008

Headlight switch

Q: What is recall 08V688000?

NHTSA recall 08V688000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on December 23, 2008. It addresses: Headlight switch. The recall affects approximately 34,269 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 34,269 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V688000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC0342

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

34,269

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 23, 2008

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the headlight switch. the recall began on february 27, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V688000 or campaign SC0342.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V688000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V688000?

NHTSA recall 08V688000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on December 23, 2008. It addresses: Headlight switch. The recall affects approximately 34,269 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V688000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0342. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.