TSB: MACK CHN, CHU, CTP, CXN, CXP, CXU, GU (2002–2009)

Bulletin TSB-517009 — November 21, 2008

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDTSB-517009
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHN, CHU, CTP, CXN, CXP, CXU, GU
Model Years2002–2009
Date IssuedNovember 21, 2008
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 27, 2009
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Vehicles Affected30 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

MACK TRUCK: BROKEN LONGITUDINAL TORQUE ROD MOUNTING STUD IN AXLE SPRING SEAT DUE TO WING BRACKET INTERFERENCE. THIS INCLUDES THE TD MODEL. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK GU 2009 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXU 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2008 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXU 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2007 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXU 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2006 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2005 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2005 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2004 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2004 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2003 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2003 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CHN 2002 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MACK CXN 2002 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized MACK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (TSB-517009) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.