TSB: MACK CHU, CXU (2011–2015)

Bulletin FSB 375-012 — August 19, 2014

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB 375-012
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHU, CXU
Model Years2011–2015
Date IssuedAugust 19, 2014
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 18, 2016
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicles Affected10 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

BATTERY PROTECTION SYSTEM (LVD) RELAY ON CERTAIN MACK TRUCKS BUILT FROM 01/01/2010 TO 06/13/2014 WITH THE LIFEGUARD BATTERY PROTECTION SYSTEM (LVD), THE LVD RELAY MAY NOT TURN THE LOADS BACK ON WHEN THE ?HIGH? VOLTAGE THRESHOLD IS MET. THIS

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK CHU 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CXU 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CHU 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CXU 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CHU 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CXU 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CHU 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CXU 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CHU 2011 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MACK CXU 2011 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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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 375-012) 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.