Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 18, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0366)
Control Box Overheating
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.
NHTSA ID: 12V519000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 260
Consequence Summary:
If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 6, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0365)
Low Beam Failure From Fog Light Short Circuit
Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.
NHTSA ID: 12V434000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,864
Consequence Summary:
If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 2012
(Campaign #: SC3064)
WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE HARDWARE
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHU, CXU, AND GU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011. HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, AND MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 12V308000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 1,174
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 8, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0360)
ALTERNATOR GROUND STUD
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 LEU AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 MRU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 14, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2011, AND BUILT TO OPERATE ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS. ON THESE VEHICLES THE ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE RUNS DIRECTLY TO THE STARTER, WHICH DEFEATS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
NHTSA ID: 12V096000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 318
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, A VEHICLE FIRE MAY RESULT.
Corrective Action:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE TO THE ENGINE GROUND STUD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 21, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0362)
FRONT AXLE BEAM
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 MRU AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 LEU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 BECAUSE THE FRONT AXLE MAY CRACK AND FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 12V067000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 4,032
Consequence Summary:
COMPLETE FRACTURES CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE AXLE BEAMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WHEN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES ARE AVAILABLE. AS AN INTERIM MEASURE, A MAG PARTICLE INSPECTION WILL BE PROVIDED TO MITIGATE RISK AND IDENTIFY VEHICLES WITH CRACKED AXLE BEAMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 1, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0363)
SERVICE BRAKES/ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVE
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 GU, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
NHTSA ID: 12V037000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 20, 2012
(Campaign #: SC0361)
AXLE BEAM FAILURE
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 MR AND LE HEAVY TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2004. OVER TIME, THE VEHICLES LOAD MAY RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACKS OF THE FRONT AXLE BEAM. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE BEAM.
NHTSA ID: 12V017000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 8,333
Consequence Summary:
IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
THIS RECALL RELATES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS 09V-240 AND 10V-069. ANALYSIS OF THESE RECALLS HAS SHOWN THAT AFTER THE RECEIVING THE REMEDIES, THE AXLES MAY STILL CRACK. AS SUCH, MACK TRUCKS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES ON ANY MR AND LE MODELS CONFIGURED AS FRONT-LOADER OR SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS. AXLES ON ALL OTHER MR AND LE MODELS WILL RECEIVE A MAG-PARTICLE INSPECTION AND MACK WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN iIN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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