2009 Mack Leu
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2009 Mack Leu. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks which fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to conform to the requirements increases the application and release time of the service brakes, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rework the air system free of charge. the safety recall began o january 12, 2010. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Mack IS recalling 338 model year 2009 mru and leu heavy duty trucks manufactured from august 20 through november 26, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about july 13, 2009. owners can contact mack toll-free at 1-800-866-1177.
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.
- 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- 11003042CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection Instructions
- 11000831CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head. A new and improved fuel galley plug has been developed to resolve this issue.
- 10251331CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
- 10251329CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
- 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.
- 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241918CBR: FSB 381-049, Instrument Cluster Reprogramming ( MID140 ) - (Fault Code MID 140 PSID 200 FMI 9 Being Displayed )
- 10237342CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
- 10237339CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
- 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.
- 102226382008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Water entering the DPF.
- 102226252008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Differential pressure sensor hose.
- 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.
- 102226162008 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Chassis lean.
- 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.
- 102191022009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. DPF Harness Routing
- 102190852009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. New Air Dryer
- 102190822009 Document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. Axle Carrier Pinion Angles
- 102153602008 document reformatted to be published as a TSB in Impact. All LEU & MRU Models with a MP7, a Non-Catalyzed DPF, and 07 Emissions. Design and function.
- 10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
- 10215295Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And N.
- 10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215287US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
- 10213658Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
- 10213652Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
- 10213651Manual Compression Test Adapter For Engines With Stainless Steel Injector Sleeves (Conical Tip Injectors) - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
- 10213646Sensor And Parameter Value Monitor - Template Parameter List For Pre-OBD (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector) Chassis In Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ); Regeneration And Road Test Sensor Monitor Parameters - US07 And US10 Emissions, Model Years 2008 To 2013
- 10213644Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
- 10213642No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
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