2007 MACK GU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MACK GU
The 2007 MACK GU has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 MACK GU
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 MACK GU, potentially affecting up to 70,294 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 07V053000 — SUSPENSION
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
Consequence: THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 MACK GU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MACK GU.
Safety Rating for the 2007 MACK GU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MACK GU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MACK GU
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 MACK GU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M-214-003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Injector rocker arm service.
M-818-001 — STRUCTURE
2007 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Cab height adjustment.
FSB 642-002 — STEERING
Certain GU trucks equipped with forward steer axles (18,000 lb rated front axles) and built before 2012, may experience issues with static steering while sitting still. There is not enough ability with a single steering gear to overcome certain turning frictions.
SP-218-001 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
MACK TRUCKS: THERE ARE FOUR MISSING BOLTS IN THE ENGINE FRAME AND MOUNT. *RM UPDATED ON 4/22/2013. *KB
PI-0815 — SUSPENSION
MACK TRUCKS: REAR SUSPENSION HARDWARE TORQUE. BOLTS ARE LOOSE OR INCORRECTLY TORQUED ON THE PRIMAAX SUSPENSION. *JS UPDATED 07/18/2013 *JS
FSB-293-011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW EGR OUTLET HOSE CLAMPS. *RM
SB-263-046 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MACK: FAN RINGS ARE CRACKING DURING EXTREME SERVICE. *RM UPDATED 9/7/11. *PE
P-1662 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK TRUCK: MODELS CXU, CHU, GU, MRU AND LEU CHASSIS. US07 MP7 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE REVISION INCLUDES A REDUCTION I N PEAK INJECTION PRESSURES TO IMPROVE LONGEVITY OF UNIT INJECTOR COMPONENTS. *PE UPDATED 9/28/09. *PE UPDATED 2/12/10. *PE
SB-215035 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MACK TRUCK: REVISED FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE. FOR THIS APPLICATION ONLY, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING STUD MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND LENGTH HAVE BEEN CHANGED. STUD MATERIAL IS NOW GRADE 10.8 (PREVIOUSLY WAS GRADE 8.8), AND THE STUD LENGTH HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 45MM (WAS 40MM) TO ENSURE FULL NUT ENGAGEMENT....
SB 232028 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FAN RING TO FAN SHROUD CLEARANCE ON GU MODEL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER AN MP7 OR MP8 ENGINE. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MACK GU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK GU
- 2006 MACK GU — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK GU (current)
- 2008 MACK GU — 0 complaints
- 2009 MACK GU — 1 complaint
- 2010 MACK GU — 2 complaints
- 2011 MACK GU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK GU — 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 RD — 8 total complaints
- MACK CXU — 7 total complaints