2010 MACK CHU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 MACK CHU
The 2010 MACK CHU has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 MACK CHU
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2010 MACK CHU, potentially affecting up to 123,266 vehicles.
Recall 14V208000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
| 44,047 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.
Consequence: A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners...
View full details →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 11V370000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
| 475 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CHU, CXU AND GU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH JULY 23, 2010 FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE SHAFT THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL ATTACHES TO.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, THE PEDAL SHAFT MAY WORK ITS WAY LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO FALL TO THE FLOOR, WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH PEDAL SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 MACK CHU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 MACK CHU.
Safety Rating for the 2010 MACK CHU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 MACK CHU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 MACK CHU
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 MACK CHU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FSB 593-013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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, ROAD DEBRIS AND OTHER...
FSB873-020 — EQUIPMENT
HVAC FLANGE, INSTALLATION, CHU, CXU, GU, TD.
FSB593013 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"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,...
FSB-364-035 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
MACK TRUCKS: NEW SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET WAS DEVELOPED TO REPLACE EXISTING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET, DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN SWITCH FINGERS AND SLEEPING SHAFT, THAT CAUSED SWITCH OPERATION TO IMPROPERLY CANCELS ITSELF. MODEL CHU, CXU, GU, TD. *PE
FSB-371-044 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
MACK TRUCK: TORQUE ISSUE AND MATERIAL MAY BE CAUSING BATTERY CABLE CLAMPS TO CRACK OR BREAK. TRUCK NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE HOW MANY CLAMPS ARE CRACKED OR BROKEN. MODEL 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, MRU, TD. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 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 — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2009 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2010 MACK CHU (current)
- 2011 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2013 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2014 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2015 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