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

Bulletin FSB 431-010 — January 30, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB 431-010
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHU, CXU, VAH, VHD, VN, VT
Model Years1994–2018
Date IssuedJanuary 30, 2015
Date Added to NHTSADecember 21, 2017
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Vehicles Affected96 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

Range Synchronizer, Repair

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO VAH 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
MACK CHU 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CHU 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CXU 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CXU 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO VAH 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VHD 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VHD 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VN 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
MACK CHU 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CHU 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CXU 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MACK CXU 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO VAH 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VAH 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VHD 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VN 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 1997 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1997 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 1996 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1996 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 1995 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1995 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1994 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VAH 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VT 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO VT 350000 EQUIPMENT

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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 431-010) 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.