2013 MACK LEU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MACK LEU
The 2013 MACK LEU 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 MACK LEU
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2013 MACK LEU, potentially affecting up to 55,421 vehicles.
Recall 15V275000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,124 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Mack MRU and LEU trucks manufactured June 25, 2010, to April 30, 2015, and 2015-2016 LR6 trucks manufactured from December 18, 2014 through March 6, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine...
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Mack, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output...
View full details →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 14V088000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 958 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LEU vehicles manufactured May 14, 2009, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a Cummins ISL engine. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust pipe may disconnect from the muffler/catalyst.
Consequence: If the exhaust pipe separates from the muffler on a twin-steer configured vehicle where the vehicle is operated from the right side, the operator may be exposed to carbon monoxide levels which may cause personal injury.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners. The recall began on April 21, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in late April 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0376.
View full details →Recall 14V137000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,934 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU, 2010-2015 LEU, and 2011-2015 MRU vehicles manufactured with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Customers may contact Mack at 1-336-393-2000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Mack's...
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 LEU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MACK LEU.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MACK LEU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MACK LEU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MACK LEU
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MACK LEU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR-24 202308 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CBR: FSB 381-049, Instrument Cluster Reprogramming ( MID140 ) - (Fault Code MID 140 PSID 200 FMI 9 Being Displayed )
K37146742 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US07 / US10 D13 Turbocharger Gasket - Low Power, Poor Regen Performance
293-027 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EGR MASS FLOW RATE LOW. THIS BULLETIN IS RELEASED TO ADDRESS HIGH COUNTS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SPN 2659 FMI 18 OR P0401 ONLY DURING NORMAL TO HIGH LOAD DRIVING CONDITIONS ON VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND DECEMBER 2013. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT DEPOSITS IN THE EGR...
PI 0844 — SERVICE BRAKES
SOME MACK LEU TRUCKS WERE BUILT BETWEEN 08/15/201211/05/2012, WITH AN INVERSION VALVE INSTALLED INSTEAD OF A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE FOR THE WORK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE EXISTING INVERSION VALVE (PART NUMBER 21007503) MAY CAUSE MAXIMUM BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE WHILE APPLYING THE TRUCKS WORK BRAKE.
FSB 561-024 — EQUIPMENT
ON LEU633 AND MRU633 MODELS BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 2012 AND AUGUST 2013 THE BRASS COLLAR THAT IS CRIMPED ONTO THE STAINLESS STEEL COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE MAY SPLIT, RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF THE UNIT TO BUILD AIR PRESSURE.
PI-0837 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MACK TRUCKS: INFORMATION AVAILABLE REGARDING THE ENHANCEMENTS FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATES TO ADDRESS COLD START TIME DELAY, IMPROVED SOOT LEVEL AND PISTON COOLING JET (PCJ) DIAGNOSTIC FAULT. MODEL 2013 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, MRU, TD. *PE
FSB-561-024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK TRUCK: THE INABILITY OF UNIT BUILDING AIR PRESSURE IS DUE TO BRASS COLLAR CRIMPED ONTO STAINLESS STEEL COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE SPLITTING. MODEL LEU, MRU. *PE
PI-0841 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MACK TRUCK: DUE TO MESSAGING SITUATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ENGINE, THERE IS AN ACTIVE FAULT CODE, AND THE ENGINE HOURS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT MATCHING THE ENGINE. MODEL 2013-2014 LEU, MRU. *PE
FSB-271-002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MACK: DUE TO A SOFTWARE BUG, MULTIPLE COUNTS OF INACTIVE FAULTS WERE FOUND, AFFECTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (STANDARD OR KICKDOWN PEDAL). MODELS 2013 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, MRU, TD, CMH, CMM. *PE
FSB-373-018 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MACK TRUCK: SOME TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE, ON 31 WAY TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE OPEN CIRCUITS, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING SUPPLIER ISSUE WITH CONNECTOR. MODEL 2011-2013 LEU, MRU. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MACK LEU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK LEU
- 2008 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2009 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2010 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2011 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2013 MACK LEU (current)
- 2014 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2015 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2016 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
- 2017 MACK LEU — 0 complaints
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- 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