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Mack Gu warranty claim denied?

599 manufacturer communications on file 3 warranty extensions / campaigns 2006–2018 model years covered

A denied warranty claim can feel like the end of the road, but it often isn't. For Mack Gu trucks built between 2006 and 2018, the manufacturer has filed 599 service communications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including three formal warranty extensions covering known component issues. Owner Notification Letters issued in September 2023 extended coverage for the Fuel Control Module and the Pre-SCR NOx Sensor—parts tied to recurring failures reported across the fleet. Beyond these extensions, additional bulletins address recurring concerns such as AMT flywheel pilot bearing wear and telematics gateway connectivity problems, showing that many issues owners encounter are already documented by the manufacturer itself.

When a dealer denies a claim, it does not always mean the repair falls outside warranty protection—sometimes it means the right documentation wasn't presented, or the connection between a known issue and your specific repair wasn't made clear. Denials can often be reconsidered when supported by the manufacturer's own service records and technical bulletins.

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What Mack has documented for the Gu

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2023-09-28 · U111 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U111. The Fuel Control Module is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U112 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U112. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U113 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U113. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2024-04-22 · CBR-1008 202404
CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-5...
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2024-04-02 · CBR-2013 202404
CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
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2024-02-21 · CBR-2350 202402
CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
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2024-02-16 · CBR-2014 202402
CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
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2024-02-16 · CBR-202 202402
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
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2024-02-16 · CBR-2347 202402
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
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2024-01-18 · CBR-2333 202401
CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
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2024-01-17 · CBR-2016 202401
CBR: Frame Or Cab Lean
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2023-12-01 · CBR-2320 202312
CBR: For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left side of the engine may move excessively and rub the area where it secures...
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2023-12-01 · EC0028M 202312
Emissions Campaign: Mack Trucks has determined that certain 2014 - 2018 commercial model year CXU, GU, LEU, LR, MRU Vehicles require a replacement Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) a...
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2023-11-07 · M-465-001 202311
TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 f...
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2023-10-19 · CBR-399 202310
CBR: Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style...
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2023-10-19 · CBR-995 202310
CBR: Telematics Gateway ( TGW, MID 142 ) Losing Communication With The Instrument Cluster ( IC ) - Counts Of Fault Code (FC) MID 140 PSID 239 FMI 12 Data Link, MID 142 Faulty Devic...
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2023-10-12 · CBR-206 202310
CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Ve...
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2023-09-22 · CBR-570 202309
CBR: Model Year 2017, 2018 - US17GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults
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2023-09-05 · M-258-014 202309
TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
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2023-09-04 · S7567 202309
Service Campaign: Electronic Pressure Relief Valve (EPRV) Delete & Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Update
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2023-08-18 · M-141-001 202308
TSB: Air Restriction Indicator
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2023-08-14 · M728-005A 202308
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
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2023-07-24 · CBR-2112 202307
CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
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2023-07-01 · CBR-2303 202307
CBR: Mack DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
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2023-05-31 · SLM23-005
Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
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Common questions

Why was my Mack Gu warranty claim denied if the manufacturer has issued bulletins about similar issues?
Dealers sometimes deny claims because required documentation wasn't submitted, the repair wasn't linked to an existing technical bulletin, or the specific part wasn't recognized as covered under an active extension. A denial reflects the dealer's initial review, not necessarily the final word, especially when manufacturer-documented issues align with the repair performed.
What is a warranty extension, and does it apply to my denied claim?
A warranty extension, often issued through an Owner Notification Letter, lengthens coverage for a specific component the manufacturer has identified as prone to failure. If your denied repair involved a part named in one of these letters, such as the Fuel Control Module or Pre-SCR NOx Sensor, it may be worth reviewing whether the extension applied at the time of service.
Can a denied warranty claim be reopened or appealed?
Many manufacturers allow owners to request reconsideration of a denied claim, particularly when additional documentation, service bulletins, or warranty extension records are provided. The process generally involves resubmitting the claim with supporting evidence showing the repair relates to a documented issue. A free assessment can help identify whether your situation includes this kind of supporting documentation.
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