TSB: MACK CHU, CXU, GU, VAH, VHD, VN, VT (2011–2015)

Bulletin FSB 513-001 — April 15, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB 513-001
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHU, CXU, GU, VAH, VHD, VN, VT
Model Years2011–2015
Date IssuedApril 15, 2015
Date Added to NHTSADecember 21, 2017
ComponentBRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles Affected34 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

BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), REPROGRAMMING (MID 136) CERTAIN MACK CHU, CXU, AND GU TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BASIC ESP PACKAGE (ZMX-A1X), AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2010 AND NOVEMBER 9, 2014, MAY ACTIVATE AN MID 136 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK CHU 2015 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2015 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2015 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2015 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK GU 2015 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2015 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2014 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2014 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2014 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CXU 2014 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2014 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK GU 2014 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CHU 2013 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CHU 2013 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CXU 2013 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CXU 2013 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2013 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2013 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2012 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2012 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2012 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CXU 2012 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2012 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2012 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2011 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK CHU 2011 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2011 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK CXU 2011 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MACK GU 2011 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MACK GU 2011 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
VOLVO VAH 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
VOLVO VHD 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
VOLVO VN 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
VOLVO VT 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Related MACK Recalls

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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 513-001) 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.