TSB: MACK MACK, VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, VNR, VNX (2013–2019)

Bulletin K48942471 — October 9, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDK48942471
ManufacturerMACK
ModelsMACK, VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, VNR, VNX
Model Years2013–2019
Date IssuedOctober 9, 2018
Date Added to NHTSANovember 19, 2018
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected14 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

Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Error Code 43: Service Regeneration Fails To Start; Service Regen Does Not Complete With Error 43 Displayed - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2014 And Newer

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO VNX 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNX 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
MACK MACK 350000 EQUIPMENT
MACK MACK 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
VOLVO VAH 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VHD 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNL 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNM 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VNR 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 (K48942471) 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.