2008 Mack Leu problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Mack Leu — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Fires reported

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How does 2008 compare to other Leu years?

Leu NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 Mack Leu have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V519000Electrical SystemOctober 18, 2012 · 260 units

Defect

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.

11V212000Electrical SystemApril 1, 2011 · 3,763 units

Defect

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.

09V395000BrakesOctober 6, 2009 · 921 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

07V581000Speed ControlDecember 14, 2007 · 126 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN USED.

Consequence

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT DEACTIVATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SWITCH AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK ON 1-800-528-6586.

07V478000LightingOctober 11, 2007 · 61 units

Defect

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.

2008 Mack Leu — common questions

Is the 2008 Mack Leu reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Mack Leu have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Mack Leu. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2008 compare to other Leu years?

Does the 2008 Mack Leu have recalls?

2008 Mack Leu — common questions

Is the 2008 Mack Leu reliable?

Does the 2008 Mack Leu have recalls?

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