Mack Gu 2013
Model Gu made in 2013 by Mack got 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and wheels.
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V037000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 12/02/2010 to 01/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 04/23/2012 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 02/01/2012 | 02/03/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gu, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mack will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack trucks' recall number is sc0363.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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V499000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 05/01/2012 to 10/01/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 2506 | MFR | Mack Trucks, Inc. | 12/21/2012 | 10/17/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 chu, cxu, gu, leu, and mru trucks, equipped with model number 90262, 90541, or 10073 hayes lemmerz steel wheels. due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels on affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, january 11, 2013. owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2000 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack's recall campaign number is sc0368.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.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| FSB-212-002 | 04/01/2012 | 10044248 | Mack trucks: oil seepage at flywheel housing. this problem has already been solved in production, but the production solution is not compatible with previous generation flywheel housings. *js | 05/24/2012 | |
| FSB-255-023 | 04/01/2012 | 10044247 | Mack trucks: severe fretting damage of the engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) harness and turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) connectors may cause an unreliable signal to the engine vgt actuator. also include | 05/24/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-258-033 | 07/01/2012 | 10044959 | Mack trucks: engine tubocharger compressor bypass valve, airline routing. this document covers the procedure for routing the flexible air line around the front of the engine if the existing steel air line fail. *js | 08/08/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| FSB-293-016 | 11/01/2012 | 10048539 | Mack truck: the old oil supply line, for exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve, was replaced with new oil supply line with machined fitting brazed on end of tube preventing leakage on oil filter housing. models cxu, gu. no model years li | 12/28/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| FSB-372-011 | 07/01/2012 | 10044963 | Mack trucks: four way flasher abs fault. certain vehicles equipped with a webb solid state flasher, built from jan. 1, 2010 to june 29, 2012 may experience an active abs fault when the 4 way flasher is enabled. *js | 08/08/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PI-0801 | 08/01/2012 | 10045823 | Marck truck: information regarding two upper huck bolts for fuel tank j bracket and aftertreatment control module (acm). to provide necessary clearance, if interference exists, cut off end of huck bolts and remove acm. models gu. no mo | 09/17/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| FSB-293-007 | 07/01/2012 | 10044962 | Mack trucks: egr differential pressure sensor pin fretting. severe fretting damage of the engine exhaust gas recirculation differential pressure sensor's (egr differential pressure sensor) connector may cause an unreliable signal to the sen | 08/08/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| FSB-364-034 | 10/01/2012 | 10048579 | Mack truck: while driving, and foot brake deactivates cruise control, engine brake fails to function properly until manually turned off and then on. models chu, cxu, gu, td. no models years listed. *pe | 12/28/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | |||||
| PI-0798 | 10/01/2012 | 10048719 | Mack trucks: information on replacement procedures for the slack adjuster control arm and suspension shock absorber interference on rear/rear drive axle. model gu. no model years listed. *pe | 01/03/2013 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PI-0789 | 06/01/2012 | 10044821 | Mack truck: information regarding the sleeper cab suspension leveling valve bracket that was installed incorrectly. also, the support bracket for air spring, incorrectly mounted on frame, causing cab shock to extend fully when air sprin | 07/31/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| PI-0798 | 10/01/2012 | 10048719 | Mack trucks: information on replacement procedures for the slack adjuster control arm and suspension shock absorber interference on rear/rear drive axle. model gu. no model years listed. *pe | 01/03/2013 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PI-0799 | 11/01/2012 | 10048399 | Mack truck: the support brackets, used with wide base wheel/tire combinations equipment, provide additional strength that is required with longer cam tubes, were not installed at factory, and need to be replaced. models chu, cxu, gu. n | 12/18/2012 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| PI-0799 | 11/01/2012 | 10048399 | Mack truck: the support brackets, used with wide base wheel/tire combinations equipment, provide additional strength that is required with longer cam tubes, were not installed at factory, and need to be replaced. models chu, cxu, gu. n | 12/18/2012 | |