2017 Paccar MX-13

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11000768Diagnostic flow path added to the bulletin: Direction to follow "Valve train noise, excessive valve lash, and/or excessive wear metals in oil pan or oil filter." SRT codes B24-10A, B24-10B, and B24-10C included to replace previous SRT codes. Link to webcast "A New Approach to Maximizing Uptime: Prognostics" added to Links section.
• 10254150Chassis identified by PACCAR through the connected truck prognostic program have potential for failure due to camshaft wear. PACCAR will proactively contact the customers with chassis identified in this campaign. Chassis equipped with PACCAR MX13 EMY17-20 engines built prior to 04/19/2019 or MX13 EMY19-21 built on or after 04/20/2019 will be identified through the use of the connected truck prognostic program. Only trucks with an active standard warranty or active, applicable extended warranty will be included in this campaign.
• 10235719Canadian Registered Chassis Only, PACCAR MX-13 and MX-11 Fix-As-Fail Notification Fix-As-Fail Per Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) regulations and guidance (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)), a letter has been provided to owners of Canadian registered chassis that provides a list of emissions components that have been reported (to ECCC) as having a defect.
• 10235715For MX-13 engines - 455hp / 340kW and below, NOx Sensor Before Catalyst and DPF Module have been added to the extended warranty coverage. A reference to E221 for CCV coverage has been added.
• 10206081Information Only: Whenever a cylinder head is removed, a service cylinder head gasket must be installed. The production cylinder head gasket included with cylinder head installation kits should be discarded.
• 10201965Fix-As-Fail Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed DEF sensor by disabling the DEF sensor diagnostics.
• 10199943Emissions Recall - PACCAR MX-13 Engine Model Year 2015B engines require a software update to ensure emissions compliance for On-Board Diagnostic (OBD).
• 10194783Alternative PACCAR Approved Counterbore Tool Availability and new Indicator Block
• 10189958Non-Safety Campaign - In an effort to optimize dash lamp performance, chassis that meet certain lamp time performance criteria have been flagged for repairs.
• 10186777Non-Safety Campaign Certain PACCAR MX-13 EPA17 cylinder head bolts require an additional 90 rotation. This additional rotation significantly reduces the occurrence of cylinder liner fretting.
• 10186757Information Only PACCAR MX-13 and MX-11 Cylinder Head Leak Decay kits are now available. Procedures are available in RMI and supporting SRTs are published.
• 10185192Information Only: A new tool, torque adapter, required to support an upcoming campaign to retorque head bolts is available for dealer purchase.
• 10180725Information only: Peterbilt has determined that certain Models 567 and 579 vehicles built between July 06, 2012 and March 27, 2020 with the PACCAR MX-13 Engine may experience an overspeed lamp illuminating during a smoke opacity test. If the lamp illuminates, it is not an indication of a problem with the vehicle but may cause the inspector to not allow the vehicle to operate in California.
• 10179375Information Only: The BPV linkage service repair kits are available for vehicles built with PACCAR MX-13 EPA 2013/2017 or MX-11 EPA2017 engine.
• 10179374Non-Safety Campaign: PACCAR has selected specific chassis with EPA2017 MX-13 engines for re-inspection. Selected chassis will have the camshafts replaced and take off parts sent to PACCAR for inspection. Customers were notified through Peterbilt Field Service personal contact.
• 10177946Information Only The EGR Cooler sealing caps may deteriorate when used with heated cleaning solution. New caps made of stainless steel are now available as replacement parts.
• 10173583DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank part number M86-6221-003**(TANK-DEF MEDIUM ASSY) and M86-6222-003**(TANK-DEF LARGE, ASSY). Resolution is to resolve the vibration on the tank cover by adding bottom tank washers.
• 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
• 10172035Non-Safety Campaign: Peterbilt has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 EPA2017 engine may have a faulty oil module filter cap. The plastic retaining tabs on the cap could break off and enter the engine oil. An improved oil thermostat is also available for this same population of vehicles and will be installed at this time. Resoluton is to replace the defective oil module filter cap and thermostat.
• 10171992Information Only: Introducing OTA (over the air) software update capability for MX Engines.
• 10171029Non-Safety Campaign - Oil filter cap bypass valve retaining tabs may break, allowing unfiltered oil to bypass the oil filter assembly. A new oil filter cap will be installed.
• 10171028Non-Safety Campaign: PACCAR has selected vehicles manufactured with MX-13 EPA2017 engines for Camshaft and Follower durability Inspection. The intent of this inspection is to determine the effectiveness of life extension measures implemented.
• 10171027Information Only: Inform dealers to notify customers to utilize engine hours and other factors, not just mileage, to determining the appropriate oil change interval for their engine.
• 10171024Non-Safety Campaign - The retaining tabs that hold the oil bypass valve to the filter cap may break and enter the engine oiling system. Oil filter caps will be replaced. Improved oil thermostats will also be installed. Chassis list has been updated.
• 10169778Information Only This bulletin provides guidance to remind customers that oil change intervals are determined by analyzing a variety of factors.
• 10169706Emissions Campaign The Engine Overspeed lamp may illuminate during a smoke opacity test. A software update is available to resolve the issue.
• 10169703Fix-As-Fail. Vehicle may present with noise emitting from the after-treatment DOC, or with fault codes P3778, P3776, P3807, P3930, P3796, P3936, P3792, P3800, P3799, or P3877.
• 10167071Non-Safety Campaign: Selected vehicles are participating in an engine oil sample activity to review engine longevity.
• 10165686Non-Safety Campaign - Repair procedures for various dash lamp performance issues. Updated affected vehicle list.
• 10165583Information Only This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
• 10164413Non-Safety Campaign - Repair procedures for various dash lamp performance issues. Updated affected vehicle list.
• 10161059Non-Safety Campaign - Repair procedures for various dash lamp performance issues. Updated affected vehicle list.
• 10161056Information: This document is intended for UL2 aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems and outlines how to store individual components with the intent of being reused after storage. Storage time is not to exceed two years.
• 10159679Non-Safety Campaign - Repair procedures for various dash lamp performance issues. Updated affected vehicle list.
• 10159675Non Safety Campaign: Update of CECU software to prevent faulty dash lamp indicators.
• 10154340Fix-As-Fail: Notification of extended warranty coverage to 10 years/435,000 miles/22,000 engine hours for Hengst CCV modules that may fail prematurely.
• 10154339Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles bult with PACCAR MX-13 EPA17 engines with horsepower ratings of 405-455 and an HE400 turbo may experience component failures of the fey ring and chamfer bearing housing due to turbo high cycle times. Resolution is to replace the turbo and update engine software.
• 10152533Information: Cummins Filtration secondary fuel filter produced with deformed seal that may allow air into the fuel system.
• 10152532Non-Safety Campaign - Repair procedures for various dash lamp performance issues. Updated affected vehicle list.
• 10150747Fix as Fail: Turbo Speed Sensor may set fault codes P2579 or P1581.

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