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2009 MACK CHU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 MACK CHU

The 2009 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. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2009 MACK CHU

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 MACK CHU, potentially affecting up to 78,744 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...

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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.

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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.

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Recall 11V209000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

| 808 vehicles affected

Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CHU AND CXU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH JULY 2010. THERE MAY BE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO THE FRAME THAT CAN PREVENT THE BOLTS FROM BEING TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.

Consequence: THE BOLTS MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT IN THE FIFTH WHEEL COMING LOOSE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 MACK CHU

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MACK CHU.

Safety Rating for the 2009 MACK CHU

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MACK CHU in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MACK CHU

MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MACK CHU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

CBR 820-9 202601 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CBR - Mack Chassis - Engine Brake Only Works With The Brake Pedal, No Function During Cruise. US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer.

KC-529 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

System Date And Time, Information; Diagnostic Tool ( J-Pro, Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) ) Displays Incorrect Timestamp For Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) / Fault Code Occurrences, Possible Data Link Codes Present - US07 And Newer Emissions, Common Mod

K47547856 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Particulate Matter ( PM ) Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Tech Tip TT-014-2016 - OBD16 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 2017, Includes Common Rail Fuel System Chassis), Rewritten to split emissions levels, reflect GHG17 software release

PI 0861 — EQUIPMENT

Clutch Pedal Micro Switch Replacement.

FSB593013 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

"GRADE GRIPPER SOLENOID, REPLACEMENT. ON SOME MACK CHU, CXU, GU, AND TD TRUCK MODELS BUILT BETWEEN 04/31/2008 AND 05/12/2014, THE SOLENOID VALVE FOR THE GRADE GRIPPER FEATURE IS PRONE TO INTERNAL CONTAMINATION IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS. THE INTERNAL CONTAMINATION OF THE SOLENOID VALVE IS CAUSED BY THE BUILDUP OF GRIME, SALT,...

SP-364-032 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

MACK TRUCKS: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT DISPLAYING THE PROPER TRANSMISSION MESSAGE.*RM

NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MACK CHU

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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