repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2008 Mack CHUProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Mack CHU. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-078 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mack CHU has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2008 Mack CHU recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Supply: check valve
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other CHU year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CHU median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mack CHU, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINENo recall
Own a 2008 CHU?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.