Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2008 MRU vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them, and 1 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
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Mack MRU.
| 2011148 1 Apr 2011 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the rearview mirror switch (mounted on the dashboard) may overheat, causing the plastic to melt. An overheated switch may not allow rearvi… |
| 2007325 10 Oct 2007 | Lights And Instruments On certain trucks, the Daytime Running Light (DRL) module may overheat and cause a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the DRL module. |
| 2007265 14 Aug 2007 | Brakes On certain school and transit buses, the Parker single check valve (SCV) that connects with the supply port of the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve may… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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."
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
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 2008 Mack MRU: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 10248101 | 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 | 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. |
| 10241946 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10241918 | CBR: FSB 381-049, Instrument Cluster Reprogramming ( MID140 ) - (Fault Code MID 140 PSID 200 FMI 9 Being Displayed ) |
| 10237342 | CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19 |
| 10237339 | 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 ) |
| 10235490 | TSB: Vibration Diagnostics |
| 10235489 | TSB: Stock Vehicle Storage and Maintenance |
| 10235486 | TSB: New Vehicle Safety Certification Requirements for Vehicles, U.S. and Canada |
| 10232610 | Mack Model TE,LR - Frame Over Height |
| 10232609 | Mack Chassis - No Gauge Cluster Backlight |
| 10225660 | 2007 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact.Coolant level sensor. |
| 10225654 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. ABS sensor mounting bracket. |
| 10225649 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. T300 transmission synchronizers repair. |
| 10225646 | 2008 document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Injector rocker arm service. |
| 10225645 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Injector removal tool. |
| 10225644 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Injector copper sleeves. |
| 10225643 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Synchronizer fastener change. |
| 10225642 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Supplemental air valve fitting. |
| 10225639 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Service Brake Switch Test. |
| 10225638 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Rocker Shaft Oil Transfer Tube Installation. |
| 10225633 | 2008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Revised Mirror Mounting Arrangement. |
| 10225632 | 2008 document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Intake mounting hardware. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Vehicle Roll Away
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation