The worst 2007 Mack Gu problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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 from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.
- Risk
- 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 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 for this recall is SC0375.
Recall number 14V078000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with a 46k pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V053000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Mack Gu 157
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Cbr
- CBR: For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left...
- Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family...
- Air Restriction Indicator
- Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns (...
- CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
- Stock Vehicle Storage and Maintenance
- Vibration Diagnostics
- Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
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Is the 2007 Mack Gu reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2007 Mack Gu.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mack Gu?
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How many recalls does the 2007 Mack Gu have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and suspension.
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