2013 MACK CHU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MACK CHU
The 2013 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 MACK CHU
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 MACK CHU, potentially affecting up to 120,613 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 13V492000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 1,155 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, and MRU vehicles manufactured with pro-torque axle spindle nuts from August 28, 2012, through August 16, 2013. The pro-torque nut may not have been installed correctly, which may result in a loosening of the nut.
Consequence: If the nut comes loose, the hub assembly may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Mack's recall number is SC0371. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000.
View full details →Recall 13V195000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 5,203 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster may be missing a cotter pin. If the cotter pin is not installed, the clevis pin may loosen and fall out causing a...
Consequence: A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack Trucks, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the brake hardware, as necessary, free of charge. An interim was mailed to owners on June 20, 2013. A second notice was mailed to...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 MACK CHU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MACK CHU.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MACK CHU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MACK CHU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MACK CHU
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MACK CHU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M-711-001 — SUSPENSION
2008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Rear Suspension Repair.
M-711-002 — STRUCTURE
2008 Document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Frame reinforcement plate.
M-451-001 — STRUCTURE
2007 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Updated Crossmember for improved clearance.
KC-644 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manual Compression Test Adapter For Engines With Stainless Steel Injector Sleeves (Conical Tip Injectors) - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
K45941512 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0128, Diagnostic And Repair - US14+OBD13 (Commonly Year Model 2015) And Newer.Updated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
PI 0859-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain MACK CHU, CXU, and GU trucks built between 11/11/2013 and 01/14/2015, equipped with front radar may experience loss of front object detection or erratic operation of cruise control functions. The terminal seals of the harness is allowing moisture and corrosion to build up in the front radar harness. To...
593-014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MACK TRUCKS: 2008-2015: SLOW RELEASE OF TRAILER BRAKES, EQUIPPED WITH GRADE GRIPPER, CAUSES VARIOUS COMBINATIONS AND CERTAIN TRUCK OPTIONS. *LJ
FSB 386-007 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. ON CERTAIN MACK TRUCKS BUILT FROM 5/7/2012 TO 11/07/2014 WITH THE M-DRIVE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) MAY FAIL INTERNALLY. THIS IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE SENSOR. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE FAULT CODES RELATED TO ROAD SPEED. THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE MULTIPLE SPN...
386-007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MACK TRUCKS: 2012-2014: SENSOR DEFECT WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO FAIL INTERNALLY. *LJ
386-846 — ENGINE
MACK TRUCKS: 2013-2014 FUEL MANAGEMENT GAUGE, REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS DUE TO FUEL GAUGE SENSOR NOT PROPERLY WORKING. *LJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MACK CHU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CHU
- 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
- 2013 MACK CHU (current)
- 2014 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2015 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2016 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2017 MACK CHU — 0 complaints
- 2018 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