2009 Mack LEU Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LEU years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Mack LEU so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Mack LEU recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: 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: If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air
Problem: 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: Failure to conform to the requirements increases the application and release time of the service brakes, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve
Problem: 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 bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Risk: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mack LEU years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 LEU | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 LEU | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 LEU | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 LEU | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 LEU | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 LEU | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 LEU | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 LEU | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mack LEU?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mack LEU?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Mack LEU a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LEU model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.