TSB: MACK MACK, VAH, VHD, VN, VT (1994–2018)

Bulletin FSB 234-018 — June 2, 2014

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB 234-018
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsMACK, VAH, VHD, VN, VT
Model Years1994–2018
Date IssuedJune 2, 2014
Date Added to NHTSADecember 21, 2017
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Vehicles Affected82 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 TRUCKS HAS INTRODUCED A NEW FUEL TANK VENTILATION FILTER MOUNTING SLEEVE (PART NUMBER 21043123) THAT MOUNTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL USING THE FUEL TANK J BRACKET HUCK FASTENERS. THE FUEL TANK VENT FILTER HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED F

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO VAH 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2011 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2011 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2011 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2011 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2010 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2010 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2010 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2010 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2009 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2009 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2009 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2009 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2008 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2008 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2008 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2008 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VAH 2007 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2007 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2007 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2007 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2006 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2006 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2006 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2005 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2005 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2005 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2004 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2004 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2004 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2003 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2003 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2003 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2002 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2002 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2002 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2001 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2001 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 2001 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 2000 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 2000 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 1999 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1999 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 1998 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1998 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 1997 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1997 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 1996 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1996 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 1995 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1995 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 1994 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MACK MACK 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLVO VAH 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VHD 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VN 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO VT 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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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 (FSB 234-018) 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.