TSB: MACK CHU, CTP, CXP, CXU, GRANITE (GU), GU, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU) (2006–2014)

Bulletin FSB-413-003 — December 1, 2013

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFSB-413-003
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsCHU, CTP, CXP, CXU, GRANITE (GU), GU, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU)
Model Years2006–2014
Date IssuedDecember 1, 2013
Date Added to NHTSADecember 26, 2013
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Vehicles Affected63 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: ON SOME TRUCKS, MORE LEG AND KNEE ROOM WAS PROVIDED FOR OPERATOR COMFORT DUE TO AIR OPERATED CLUTCH ASSIST SYSTEM DESIGNED TO REDUCE CLUTCH PEDAL EFFORT BY 20% AND CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL BY 2' (50.8MM). MODEL CHU, CTP, CXP, CXU, GU. N

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK CHU 2014 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CHU 2014 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CHU 2014 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2014 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2014 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2014 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2013 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2013 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CHU 2013 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2013 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2013 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2013 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2011 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2011 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK GU 2011 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CHU 2010 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CHU 2010 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CHU 2010 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CXU 2010 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CXU 2010 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CXU 2010 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2010 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK GU 2010 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK GU 2010 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CTP 2008 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2008 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CTP 2008 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CXP 2008 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CXP 2008 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CXP 2008 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2007 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CTP 2007 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CTP 2007 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2007 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CXP 2007 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CXP 2007 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CTP 2006 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
MACK CTP 2006 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CTP 2006 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2006 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MACK CXP 2006 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
MACK CXP 2006 101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

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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-413-003) 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.