2015 Mack Chu
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2015 Mack Chu. Newest first.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-position the collar if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0385.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015 CHU, CXU, and GU trucks manufactured June 4, 2014, through June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. This could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the required specification, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0383.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 CXU and 2014-2015 CHU trucks manufactured August 23, 2012, through June 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0381.
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- MDrive Transmission Failure to Disengage
On April 28, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20-005 to investigate reports of 2013-2015 Mack CHU and CXU trucks equipped with mDrive transmissions continuing to push forward when stopping, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. After more field reports were discovered, the scope of the…
On April 28, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20-005 to investigate reports of 2013-2015 Mack CHU and CXU trucks equipped with mDrive transmissions continuing to push forward when stopping, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. After more field reports were discovered, the scope of the investigation was expanded to cover MY 2013-2016 vehicles. The mDrive transmission is Mack's version of Volvo's I-Shift transmission, an automated manual transmission that allows gear shifting without the use of a clutch pedal. Early I-Shift transmissions were recalled (13V-268) to address a missing redundant clutch disengagement switch that could prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake was applied. If a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch occurred, the clutch would remain engaged while braking.Although Mack's mDrive transmission adopted the latest Volvo I-Shift design and was built with the redundant clutch switch, ODI received field reports alleging that the mDrive transmission would not disengage when coming to a stop like the Volvo I-Shift transmissions in recall 13V-268.After more than a year of information requests, data exchanges and grouping, and analyzing data, ODI was able to correlate two versions of transmission software (ID 23084009 and ID 23084004), with two frequently replaced parts ('solenoid valve' and 'cylinder assy clutch') as outliers. However, Mack dismissed the replacement parts as being normal service parts for worn clutch systems.According to Mack, unlike the I-Shift recall, loss of one or more of the switches would not keep the clutch engaged but might cause a delay in the clutch disengaging, possibly due to the software/control system settings, the worn parts and system reaction time.To demonstrate the possible switch failure outcomes, Mack outfitted a subject model truck with a panel that could disable each switch on command. During test drives at the Mack facility, the demonstrator truck stopped when the brake was applied each time, and the truck did not stall when the brake was applied, even when the clutch was engaged. Even though failure of one of the switches could delay clutch disengagement, the stopping distance would still be shorter than one of the recalled Volvo I-Shift transmission trucks. With this information, as well as a lack of known crash incidents related to this complaint, ODI concludes that the Mack vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. Although ODI is closing this PE, Mack/Volvo should continue improving the transmission control unit software to further refine the clutch disengagement strategy. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. Claims are still being submitted and the Agency will continue to monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by new circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010857Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.
- 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- 11006925CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
- 11006923CBR: Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
- 11005410CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 11003042CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection Instructions
- 10253804CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During Clutch Or Tran.
- 10251333CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 10251331CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
- 10251329CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
- 10251328CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
- 10249553CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- 10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
- 10243453TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
- 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241945TSB: Air Restriction Indicator
- 10240202CBR: Mack DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10237374Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
- 10237351CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) -Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 /P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated
- 10237348CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode
- 10237342CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
- 10235490TSB: Vibration Diagnostics
- 10235489TSB: Stock Vehicle Storage and Maintenance
- 10235486TSB: New Vehicle Safety Certification Requirements for Vehicles, U.S. and Canada
- 10232613Mack MMD Alternator Pulley
- 10232599Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
- 102226442008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Air suspension ride height.
- 102226412008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Two-Piece clutch brake.
- 102226302008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. HVAC fine particulate filter.
- 102226292008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Fender mounted mirror washer kit.
- 102226262008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. DPF outlet pipe heat shield.
- 102226212008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Loose oil filter spud.
- 102226202008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Cooling system connections.
- 102226152008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Paint protection.
- 102226102008 Document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Revised battery ti battery cable
- 10222608TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
- 102191352009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Turbo Actuator Connector Repair.
- 102190822009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Axle Carrier Pinion Angles
- 102190592007 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Updated Crossmember for improved clearance.
- 102190582008 Document reformated to be published as a TSB in Impact. Frame reinforcement plate.
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