2008 Mack Leu Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2008 Mack Leu. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2008 Mack Leu
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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.
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…
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Electrical system
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.
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…
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Service brakes, air
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."
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.
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
On certain trucks, an incorrect switch may have been used.
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.
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Exterior lighting
On certain trucks, the daytime running lights (drl) module may contain a suspect metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (mosfet) that could overheat.
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Mack Leu. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Mack Leu model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Leu model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mack Leu | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Mack Leu | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Mack Leu | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Mack Leu | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 Mack Leu | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 Mack Leu | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Mack Leu | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 Mack Leu | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Mack Leu | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mack Leu
How do I know if my 2008 Mack Leu has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2008 Mack Leu; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V478000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.