Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 14 2015 CHU vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
8 Transport Canada recalls for the 2015 Mack CHU.
| 2016495 11 Oct 2016 | Powertrain On certain vehicles, the cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may prematurely loosen. If the nut were to loosen and c… |
| 2016079 18 Feb 2016 | Powertrain On certain vehicles, the cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may prematurely loosen. If the nut were to loosen and c… |
| 2015372 17 Aug 2015 | Brakes On certain vehicles, The chassis electrical harness and air brake lines may not have been properly secured at the crossmember. This could cause the electrical c… |
| 2015100 10 Mar 2015 | Accessories On certain vehicles, the fifth wheel remote unlocking switch may not work as designed. As a result, the driver may inadvertently release the 5th wheel latch wh… |
| 2015017 16 Jan 2015 | Electrical On certain model vehicles outfitted with an Automatic Over-Speed Protection system, the system may be incorrectly wired. This presents a potential risk as the o… |
| 2014527 20 Nov 2014 | Electrical On certain model vehicles, water around the windshield can migrate into the Electronic Power Distribution Module and contaminate it. As a result, circuits may … |
| 2014526 20 Nov 2014 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. If the ball socket(s) beca… |
| 2014390 9 Sept 2014 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, bolts securing the seat belts to the seat frame, cab wall and cab floor may have been insufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. As… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015 CHU, CXU, and GU trucks manufactured June 4, 2014, through June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. This could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 CXU and 2014-2015 CHU trucks manufactured August 23, 2012, through June 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mack told its dealers about the 2015 Mack CHU: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010857 | Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring. |
| 11008366 | CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded. |
| 11006925 | CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions |
| 11006923 | CBR: Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak. |
| 11005410 | CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues |
| 11003042 | CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection Instructions |
| 10253804 | CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During Clutch Or Tran. |
| 10251333 | CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues |
| 10251331 | CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID). |
| 10251329 | CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft. |
| 10251328 | CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer. |
| 10249553 | CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement |
| 10246086 | 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 current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft. |
| 10243453 | TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement |
| 10241946 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10241945 | TSB: Air Restriction Indicator |
| 10240202 | CBR: Mack DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10237374 | Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023 |
| 10237351 | CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) -Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 /P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated |
| 10237348 | CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode |
| 10237342 | CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19 |
| 10235490 | TSB: Vibration Diagnostics |
| 10235489 | TSB: Stock Vehicle Storage and Maintenance |
| 10235486 | TSB: New Vehicle Safety Certification Requirements for Vehicles, U.S. and Canada |
| 10232613 | Mack MMD Alternator Pulley |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
mDrive Transmission Failure to Disengage
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation