2008 Mack Mru recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Mack Mru, covering 25,121 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Parking brakeReported December 9, 2021 · 20,668 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 21V953000 · Recall details

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 September 7, 2010 · 369 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 10V404000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported October 11, 2007 · 61 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks, the daytime running lights (drl) module may contain a suspect metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (mosfet) that could overheat.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 07V478000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Mack Mru recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mack Mru have?

5, covering parking brake, electrical system and service brakes, air.

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