repaired · 2015 Q4
Turn signal: flasher unit
Risk. A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 Mack GUProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Mack GU. It is covered by 9 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 April 18, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mack GU 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.
9 recalls
2008 Mack GU 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.
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.
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A SHORT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. IF THE BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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
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.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. IF THE PIN WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN 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 GU 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 GU median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2008 GU?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.