2008 MACK MRU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MACK MRU
The 2008 MACK MRU has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 MACK MRU
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 MACK MRU, potentially affecting up to 25,121 vehicles.
Recall 21V953000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 20,668 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2008-2019 TerraPro (MRU) and 2019-2022 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. A brake control valve air leak into the attached exhaust hose can create excessive back pressure, causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Consequence: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the exhaust tube and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0433.
View full details →Recall 11V212000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 3,763 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 MRU AND LEU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2011. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL OVERAGE, THE FUSE THAT SHOULD PREVENT THE OVER CURRENT FROM REACHING THE MIRROR SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY FAIL, SUCH THAT THE MIRROR SWITCH CAN OVERHEAT. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY HARNESS TO PREVENT THE MIRROR SWITCH FROM OVERHEATING. THEY WILL ALSO INSPECT THE MIRROR SWITCH AND IF SIGNS OF OVERHEATING ARE SHOWN, REPLACE THAT SWITCH. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE....
View full details →Recall 10V404000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 369 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 GU AND MRU MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH A FRONT TOW GLAD HAND OPTION. THE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING OF THE VEHICLES EXCEEDS THE LIMIT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: IF THE BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-877-800-4945.
View full details →Recall 07V478000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT DRL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 12V519000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 260 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12, 2007, through May 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. The control box may lose its electrical ground.
Consequence: If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. An official owner notification letter will be mailed to the one customer in early November 2012. Mack will replace the suspect control box on the affected vehicles,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MACK MRU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MACK MRU.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MACK MRU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MACK MRU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MACK MRU
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MACK MRU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2244 — SUSPENSION
Mack Model TE,LR - Frame Over Height
M-258-009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Supplemental air valve fitting.
K73535038 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mack Chassis - Equipped With A Cummins 9 Liter Engine - Serpentine Belt Excessively Worn Or Damaged; Fan Belt Shredding Or Fraying Repeatedly
K24483157 — ENGINE
Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P208E And P103B Logging With Possible Derate ( SCR Inducement ) - OBD15, US14+OBD16 Emissions And Newer Rewrote test procedure for better clarity.
FSB-258-027 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MACK TRUCKS: THE FUEL LEVEL GUAGE MAY READ INCORRECTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED. *RM
SP-258-022 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
MACK TRUCKS: INFORMATION ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AFTERTREATMENT COMBUSTION AIR INLET ORIFICE. *RM
SB 329007 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPING REVISION. *PE UPDATED 7/8/09. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-724011 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
MACK TRUCK: CAB ROOF HARNESS REPAIR AND PASS THROUGH HOLE MODIFICATION. ON CERTAIN TRUCK MODEL CHASSIS, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE CAB ROOF HARNESS TO RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS THROUGH HOLE WHERE THE HARNESS TRANSITIONS DOWN THE B POST ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE CAB....
SB 234020 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR HOSES AND CLAMPS - NON-CATALYZED DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) USED ON MRU AND LEU MODELS. (DOES NOT APPLY TO MACK TRUCKS AUSTRALIA). *PE
SB611003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRACKS IN ENGINE TUNNEL AT LEFT-SIDE CROSS SILL -MR AND MRU MODELS. *TT UPDATED 6/11/08. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MACK MRU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK MRU
- 2007 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK MRU (current)
- 2009 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
- 2010 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
- 2011 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
- 2013 MACK MRU — 0 complaints
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- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
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- 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