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2008 Mack MRU recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Mack MRU. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Mack MRU recalls, newest first

December 9, 2021NHTSA 21V95300020,668 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 18, 2012NHTSA 12V519000260 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 1, 2011NHTSA 11V2120003,763 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
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.
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 2010NHTSA 10V404000369 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
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."
Consequence
If the brakes do not perform as they should, a vehicle crash could occur.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 11, 2007NHTSA 07V47800061 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary
On certain trucks, the daytime running lights (drl) module may contain a suspect metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (mosfet) that could overheat.
Consequence
If the transistor overheats, it could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Mack MRU were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Mack MRU have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, electrical system, service brakes, air, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Mack MRU recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Mack MRU?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.