How many recalls does the 2008 Mack MRU have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2008 Mack MRU as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mack will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2008 Mack MRU is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2008 Mack MRU.

Are recall repairs on a 2008 Mack MRU free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mack to remedy recalls on the 2008 MRU free of charge at an authorized Mack dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2008 Mack MRU affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2008 Mack MRU, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2008 Mack MRU?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2008 Mack MRU.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Mack MRU Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2008 Mack MRU has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Mack MRU. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #21V953000

Reported December 9, 2021 · Mack Trucks, Inc.

Potentially affected: 20,668 vehicles

Defect description

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2008-2019 TerraPro (MRU) and 2019-2022 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. A brake control valve air leak into the attached exhaust hose can create excessive back pressure, causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the exhaust tube and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0433.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #12V519000

Reported October 18, 2012 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 260 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Mack's recall number is SC0366.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #11V212000

Reported April 1, 2011 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 3,763 vehicles

Defect description

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 MRU AND LEU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2011. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL OVERAGE, THE FUSE THAT SHOULD PREVENT THE OVER CURRENT FROM REACHING THE MIRROR SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY FAIL, SUCH THAT THE MIRROR SWITCH CAN OVERHEAT. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY HARNESS TO PREVENT THE MIRROR SWITCH FROM OVERHEATING. THEY WILL ALSO INSPECT THE MIRROR SWITCH AND IF SIGNS OF OVERHEATING ARE SHOWN, REPLACE THAT SWITCH. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

Notes

MACK TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. SC0349/SC0350.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #10V404000

Reported September 7, 2010 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 369 vehicles

Defect description

MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 GU AND MRU MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH A FRONT TOW GLAD HAND OPTION. THE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING OF THE VEHICLES EXCEEDS THE LIMIT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Safety consequence

IF THE BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

MACK'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC0345.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #07V478000

Reported October 11, 2007 · MACK TRUCKS, INC

Potentially affected: 61 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT DRL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

MACK TRUCK RECALL NO. SC0330.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Mack MRU model years

Check your 2008 Mack MRU VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mack MRU at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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