2018 MACK GU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 MACK GU
The 2018 MACK GU has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 MACK GU
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK GU. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 MACK GU
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK GU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Wipers do not work and the tractor lights turn off ALL of the lights the trailer lights go out as well the fuse for these electrical components gets very hot, this makes it very dangerous when driving at night and when it's raining. The driver has to pull over till he can get the lights to come back on
Wipers do not work and the tractor lights turn off ALL of the lights the trailer lights go out as well the fuse for these electrical components gets very hot, this makes it very dangerous when driving at night and when it's raining. The driver has to pull over till he can get the lights to come back on
Wipers do not work and the tractor lights turn off ALL of the lights the trailer lights go out as well the fuse for these electrical components gets very hot, this makes it very dangerous when driving at night and when it's raining. The driver has to pull over till he can get the lights to come back on
Safety Rating for the 2018 MACK GU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MACK GU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MACK GU
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MACK GU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR-2013 202404 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
KC-247 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15, US14+OBD16 (Common Model Years 2016 And 2017), US17+OBD16 And Newer ( Common Rail Fuel System, Model Year 2018)
KC-544 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Model Year 2017, 2018 - ** Tech Tip ** TT - 000 - 2017 GPS Inoperative Message In DID ( Driver Information Display ) - Telematics Gateway ( TGW )
KC-901 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Remote Control Central Door Lock, Programming; Key Fob Cannot Be Programmed Or Does Not Work After Programming - Model Year 2018 And Newer
S7448 — EQUIPMENT
IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACEMENT-CUMMINS ENGINE
M0069 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
EC0020C Conventional, Analysis & SCR Hardware Replacement - 2 Box
K14637412 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0194-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor, Circuit Erratic, Intermittent And/Or P016E-00 Closed Loop Fuel Pressure At Control Limit, Pressure Too High - US17+OBD16 (Common Rail Fuel System) Emissions And Newer; Model Year 2017 And Newer
K21075253 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mack Chassis - Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ) - Short Transmission Replacement; Calibration And/Or Shifting Problems Following Replacement Of A Short Transmission - US17+OBD2016 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2018 And Newer
K12246971 — SUSPENSION
Grounding Bus Bar On Frame Rail Stud; Inspection To Be Performed For Power And Ground, Data Link DTCs - US13 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018 And Newer
K14235517 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Common Rail Fuel System - Engine Wiring Harness Will Not Reach / Is Not Long Enough To Connect To Electronic Pressure Relief Valve (EPRV) Connector, Wiring Harness Pulled Tight At EPRV; Correct Clocking, Symptoms, Repair - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2018 And Newer
Showing 10 of 14 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MACK GU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK GU
- 2013 MACK GU — 1 complaint
- 2014 MACK GU — 1 complaint
- 2015 MACK GU — 1 complaint
- 2016 MACK GU — 0 complaints
- 2017 MACK GU — 0 complaints
- 2018 MACK GU (current)
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