01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2008 Mack Mru recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V953000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- December 9, 2021
- Potential units
- 20,668campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2008-2019 TerraPro (MRU) and 2019-2022 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. A brake control valve air leak into the attached exhaust hose can create excessive back pressure, causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Why it matters: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the exhaust tube and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0433.
Owner notification: February 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
NHTSA 12V519000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 18, 2012
- Potential units
- 260campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12, 2007, through May 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. The control box may lose its electrical ground.
Why it matters: If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. An official owner notification letter will be mailed to the one customer in early November 2012. Mack will replace the suspect control box on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC
NHTSA 11V212000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 1, 2011
- Potential units
- 3,763campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 mru and leu heavy trucks manufactured from january 3, 2007, through february 3, 2011. the electrical circuitry in these vehicles may not provide adequate overcurrent protection.
Why it matters: In the event of an electrical overage, the fuse that should prevent the over current from reaching the mirror switch circuit may fail, such that the mirror switch can overheat. an overheated switch could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a relay harness to prevent the mirror switch from overheating. they will also inspect the mirror switch and if signs of overheating are shown, replace that switch. all inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on june 30, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Owner notification: June 30, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC
NHTSA 10V404000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- September 7, 2010
- Potential units
- 369campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mack is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 gu and mru model vehicles manufactured with a front tow glad hand option. the actuation and release timing of the vehicles exceeds the limit which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems.".
Why it matters: If the brakes do not perform as they should, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners and repair the vehicle free of charge. the safety recall began on february 1, 2011. owners may contact mack at 1-877-800-4945.
Owner notification: February 1, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH