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2013 Mack CHUProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 Mack CHU. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-078 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 54%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mack CHU has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2013 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.

77%repaired · 2015 Q4

Turn signal: flasher unit

Recall 14V-208 · Apr 18, 2014 · 44,047 vehicles · 33,754 repaired

Risk. A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 14V-078 · Feb 21, 2014 · 70,208 vehicles · 37,850 repaired

Risk. Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2015 Q1

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 13V-492 · Oct 17, 2013 · 1,155 vehicles · 1,041 repaired

Risk. If the nut comes loose, the hub assembly may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes

Recall 13V-195 · May 13, 2013 · 5,203 vehicles

Risk. A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mack CHU, and the recalls they led to.

  1. mDrive Transmission Failure to DisengagePE20005 · closed Apr 4, 2022
    No recall

Own a 2013 CHU?

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