No complaints are listed for the 2008 Mack GU. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACK GU.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
Date: 2014-04-18. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-02-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured (excerpt)
Consequence: Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-05-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 GU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2011, WITH A FOUR BATTERY CABLE DESIGN. AS A RESULT OF THE ROUTING AND CLIPPING USED, THE BATTERY CABLES MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FRAME HARDWARE, WHICH, AS A RESULT OF CHAFING, MAY CAUSE THE INSULATION TO BECOME WORN TO A POINT WHERE A SHORT OCCURS.
Consequence: A SHORT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BATTERY CABLES AND REPLACE THE CABLES IF CHAFING HAS OCCURRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-09-07. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-10-11. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-08-15. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) PROVIDED BY BENDIX. THE DEFECT EXISTS IN THE PARKER SCV THAT CONNECTS WITH THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE. AFTER PROLONGED USE OF THE PARKER SCV, THE VALVE BODY RETAINER MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULA (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. THESE CONDITIONS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING BRAKES. (excerpt)
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPLACE THE PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-08-15. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-07-24. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-03-14. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT RETAINS THE BRAKE PEDAL CLEVIS PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE CLEVIS PIN CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE FOOT VALVE.
Consequence: IF THE PIN WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE COTTER PIN IS MISSING. IF THE PIN IS MISSING, THE COTTER PIN WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT THE DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PIN HAS BEEN INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
183 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 57 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 29 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 21 |
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| SUSPENSION | 14 |
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| ENGINE | 10 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
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10251329
Date: 2024-02-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
10251331
Date: 2024-02-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
10248101
Date: 2023-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
CBR: For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left side of the engine may move excessively and rub the area where it secures the line.
10246086
Date: 2023-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the c
10241945
Date: 2023-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
TSB: Air Restriction Indicator
10241946
Date: 2023-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
10237339
Date: 2023-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
10237342
Date: 2023-05-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
10235489
Date: 2023-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: Stock Vehicle Storage and Maintenance
10235490
Date: 2023-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: Vibration Diagnostics