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2009 Mack Mru Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2009 Mack Mru. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 2009 Mack Mru

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Parking brake

    NHTSA 21V953000 Reported 20,668 vehicles potentially affected Mack Trucks, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 12V519000 Reported 260 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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…

  3. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 12V067000 Reported 4,032 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    Mack is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 mru and model year 2010-2011 leu vehicles, manufactured from january 1, 2009, through september 30, 2010 because the front axle may crack and fracture.

    Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and replace the axle beams on affected vehicles when sufficient quantities are available. As an interim measure, a mag particle inspection will be provided to mitigate risk and identify…

  4. Shaft sector (steering)

    NHTSA 11V374000 Reported 2,294 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 mru heavy trucks manufactured from november 26, 2008, through april 26, 2011. The bolts used to mount the steering gear were not tightened to specification. The bolts can loosen which over time may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts, which will be tightened to the correct specification. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at…

  5. Electrical system

    NHTSA 11V212000 Reported 3,763 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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…

  6. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 10V404000 Reported 369 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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."

    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.

  7. Quick release valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 09V194000 Reported 338 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INC

    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…

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Mack Mru. 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 Mru model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Mru model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Mack Mru50
2009 Mack Mru70
2010 Mack Mru70
2011 Mack Mru100
2012 Mack Mru90
2013 Mack Mru60
2014 Mack Mru70
2015 Mack Mru30
2016 Mack Mru20
2017 Mack Mru10
2018 Mack Mru11

Checking a specific 2009 Mack Mru

How do I know if my 2009 Mack Mru 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2009 Mack Mru; 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 09V194000).

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.

Other Mack models

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.