2009 Mack Leu Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2009 Mack Leu problems

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Electrical systemReported October 18, 2012 · 260 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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, free of charge. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 12V519000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported April 1, 2011 · 3,763 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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. The safety recall began on june 30, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 11V212000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported October 6, 2009 · 921 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks which fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: Failure to conform to the requirements increases the application and release time of the service brakes, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will rework the air system free of charge. The safety recall began o january 12, 2010. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 09V395000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valveReported June 1, 2009 · 338 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mack is recalling 338 model year 2009 mru and leu heavy duty trucks manufactured from august 20 through november 26, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Risk: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2009. Owners can contact mack toll-free at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 09V194000 · Recall details

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Is the 2009 Mack Leu reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 Mack Leu.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mack Leu?

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How many recalls does the 2009 Mack Leu have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes, air.

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