TSB: MACK CHU, CXU, GRANITE (GU), GU, LEU, MRU, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU), TD, TERRAPRO (MRU), VAH, VHD, VN, VT (1994–2013)

Bulletin FSB-255-023 — April 1, 2012

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB-255-023
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHU, CXU, GRANITE (GU), GU, LEU, MRU, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU), TD, TERRAPRO (MRU), VAH, VHD, VN, VT
Model Years1994–2013
Date IssuedApril 1, 2012
Date Added to NHTSAMay 24, 2012
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected79 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: SEVERE FRETTING DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR) HARNESS AND TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) CONNECTORS MAY CAUSE AN UNRELIABLE SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR. ALSO INCLUDE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK MRU 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK TD 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VAH 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2012 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK MRU 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VAH 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2011 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CHU 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CXU 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK TERRAPRO (MRU) 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2010 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CHU 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CXU 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK TERRAPRO (MRU) 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2009 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CHU 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CXU 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK TERRAPRO (MRU) 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CHU 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CXU 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK LEU 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK MRU 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CHU 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK CXU 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MACK GU 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VT 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VHD 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1998 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1997 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1996 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1995 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO VN 1994 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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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-255-023) 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.