2007 MACK CHU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MACK CHU
The 2007 MACK CHU has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 MACK CHU
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 MACK CHU, potentially affecting up to 80,021 vehicles.
Recall 14V078000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 70,208 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU,...
Consequence: Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified...
View full details →Recall 12V434000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
| 3,864 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V434000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 3,864 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V023000 — STEERING
| 2,085 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 MACK CHU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MACK CHU.
Safety Rating for the 2007 MACK CHU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MACK CHU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MACK CHU
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 MACK CHU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M-561-016 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Air compressor discharge line.
K95422063 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - OBD15 And Newer Chassis
K03179378 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Service Only Regen Requested With No Warning. Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P24A4 / P10FE Active Or Inactive With Several Counts - OBD15 And OBD16 Conventional Chassis; Does Not Apply To US17 (Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis.Updated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
371-048 — EQUIPMENT
MACK TRUCKS: 2007-2014: INSULATION KIT IS RECOMMENDED TO PROTECT CHAFING OF THE CAB WIRING HARNESS IN THE COLUMN BRACKET. *LJ
SP-372-010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
MACK TRUCKS: THE FUSE IDENTIFICATION DECAL IS BEING CORRECTED. *RM
SP-252-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MACK: PROCEDURE TO FIX THE AN INSULATION BLANKET IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME. *RM UPDATED 9/12/11. *PE
SB-313006 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK TRUCK: AIR ASSIST CLUTCH CONVERSION. AIR ASSIST TO NON ASSIST CLUTCH CABLE CONVERSION. THE AIR OPERATED CLUTCH ASSIST SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE CLUTCH PEDAL EFFORT BY APPROXIMATELY 20%, ALONG WITH REDUCING THE CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL BY 2" (50.8MM). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB 329007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPING REVISION. *PE UPDATED 7/8/09. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB 234021 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MACK TRUCK: INLET ELBOW CRACKS - VERTICAL BACK-OF-CAB DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF). (NOT APPLICABLE TO MACK TRUCKS AUSTRALIA). *PE MODELS CXU, AND CH. UPDATED 9/10/08. *PE
SB724008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MACK - BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WIRING UPGRADE--ALL WITH BEHR HVAC UNITS. MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO FEB. 1, 2008. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MACK CHU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CHU
- 2006 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CHU (current)
- 2008 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2009 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2010 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2011 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints