The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V404000·Announced 2010-09-07

Mack Trucks Recall 2008-2011 GU and MRU Models for Brake Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2008-2011 GU and MRU models because air brake timing fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 GU and MRU vehicles manufactured with a front tow glad hand option. The recall involves 369 vehicles.

The actuation and release timing of the vehicles' air brake systems exceeds the limit required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." If the brakes do not perform as they should, a vehicle crash could occur.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK GU, MRU
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
369

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GU
  • MRU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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