FSB-371-045
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: FSB-371-045
Mack truck: regarding the breaking or cracking, at starter solenoid stud, of 90 degree positive battery cable lug; the lug was bent at time of assembly, and engine vibrates, causing termination of terminal to weaken. Models cxu, gu. Mod
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Field Service Bulletin Trucks Mack Trucks, Inc. Greensboro, NC USA Date Group No. Release Page 5.2013 371 045 01 1(4) SB-10052257-7537 Battery Starter Lug Failure CXU, GU FSB 371-045, Battery Cable Lug, Failure (May 2013) Certain vehicles built from January 1, 2010 to May 28, 2013 with a MP7 engine may experience cracking or breaking of the 90 degree positive battery cable lug at the starter solenoid stud. In some cases, the lug is bent during assembly, and along with engine vibration may cause the terminal to weaken and fail over time. To support the cable and eliminate this failure, follow the procedure below: Required Parts Quantity Part Number Description 1 22130041 Bracket 1 21542477 Cable Tie 1 22166540 Saddle 1 990939 Nut 1 994785 Socket Screw You must read and understand the precautions and guidelines in Service Information, Function Group 30, "General Safety Practices, Electrical and Electronics" before performing this procedure. If you are not properly trained and certified in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before you perform it. PV729-FSB371-045_M USA59498 Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 5.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 01 Repair 1 Secure the vehicle for service by parking it on a flat level surface, applying the parking brake, chocking the rear wheel, and placing the transmission in neutral. 2 Disconnect all cables from the negative (ground) battery terminals to prevent personal injury from electrical shock and prevent damage to electrical components. 3 Remove the fastener from the heat shield bracket. W2080360 1. Screw 4 Preassemble the bracket and the saddle. W2080361 1 Bracket 2. Saddle 3. Socket Screw 4. Nut Page 2(4) Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 5.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 01 5 Install the bracket onto the vehicle and secure. W2080362 1. Socket Screw 2. Saddle 6 Install the cable tie around the saddle and the positive battery cable going to the starter solenoid. W2080364 1. Cable Tie 2. Positive Battery Cable Note: Battery cable may need to be loosened/retightened from back of starter solenoid in order to reach the saddle. Tighten to 26 ±1.5 Nm (19.2 ±1.1 ft lb). 7 Install all the previously removed cables to the negative (ground) battery terminals. Page 3(4) Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 5.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 01 Page 4(4) Reimbursement This repair may be eligible for reimbursement if a product failure was experienced within time and mileage limits of the applicable Warranty coverage. Reimbursement is obtained via the normal claim handling process. Claim Type (used only when uploading from the Dealer Bus. Sys.) 01 Labor Code Primary Labor Code 7213C-36-80 0.3 hrs. Causal Part 21266738 21266739 Mack Trucks, Inc. engages in a comprehensive program of testing and evaluating to provide the best possible product. Mack Trucks, Inc. however, is not committed to, or liable for updating existing vehicles. Field Service Bulletin Trucks Mack Trucks, Inc. Greensboro, NC USA This bulletin replaces “FSB 371-045, Battery Cable Lug, Failure” released 5.2013 SB-10052257-9765 Date Group No. Release Page 7.2013 371 045 02 1(4) Battery Starter Lug Failure CXU, GU FSB 371-045, Battery Cable Lug, Failure (July 2013) Certain vehicles built from January 1, 2010 to June 14, 2013 with a MP7 engine may experience cracking or breaking of the 90 degree positive battery cable lug at the starter solenoid stud. In some cases, the lug is bent during assembly, and along with engine vibration may cause the terminal to weaken and fail over time. To support the cable and eliminate this failure, follow the procedure below: Required Parts Quantity Part Number Description 1 22130041 Bracket 1 21542477 Cable Tie 1 22166540 Saddle 1 990939 Nut 1 994785 Socket Screw You must read and understand the precautions and guidelines in Service Information, Function Group 30, "General Safety Practices, Electrical and Electronics" before performing this procedure. If you are not properly trained and certified in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before you perform it. PV729-FSB371-045_M USA60174 Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 7.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 02 Repair 1 Secure the vehicle for service by parking it on a flat level surface, applying the parking brake, chocking the rear wheel, and placing the transmission in neutral. 2 Disconnect all cables from the negative (ground) battery terminals to prevent personal injury from electrical shock and prevent damage to electrical components. 3 Remove the fastener from the heat shield bracket. W2080360 1. Screw 4 Preassemble the bracket and the saddle. W2080361 1 Bracket 2. Saddle 3. Socket Screw 4. Nut Page 2(4) Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 7.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 02 5 Install the bracket onto the vehicle and secure. W2080362 1. Socket Screw 2. Saddle 6 Install the cable tie around the saddle and the positive battery cable going to the starter solenoid. W2080364 1. Cable Tie 2. Positive Battery Cable Note: Battery cable may need to be loosened/retightened from back of starter solenoid in order to reach the saddle. Tighten to 26 ±1.5 Nm (19.2 ±1.1 ft lb). 7 Install all the previously removed cables to the negative (ground) battery terminals. Page 3(4) Mack Trucks, Inc. Field Service Bulletin Date 7.2013 Group No. Release 371 045 02 Page 4(4) Reimbursement This repair may be eligible for reimbursement if a product failure was experienced within time and mileage limits of the applicable Warranty coverage. Reimbursement is obtained via the normal claim handling process. Claim Type (used only when uploading from the Dealer Bus. Sys.) 01 Labor Code Primary Labor Code 7213C-36-80 0.3 hrs. Causal Part 21266738 21266739 Mack Trucks, Inc. engages in a comprehensive program of testing and evaluating to provide the best possible product. Mack Trucks, Inc. however, is not committed to, or liable for updating existing vehicles.