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2019 PACCAR MX-13

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Service bulletins

19 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

E330

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The attached procedure has been updated to improve clarity.

E311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Kenworth - The Warranty section has been updated to include Peterbilt-specific SRT codes for cross-division repair filing.

E326

Emissions

EPA17-24 MX-13 Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include EPA24 PACCAR MX-13 engines.

02-172

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Info Only: LIN hybrid switch harnesses are available to order from PACCAR Parts.

43-071

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-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.

E269

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Emissions Recall - PACCAR MX-13 Engine Model Year 2015B engines require a software update to ensure emissions compliance for On-Board Diagnostic (OBD).

98-012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternative PACCAR Approved Counterbore Tool Availability and new Indicator Block

R1901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PACCAR MX ENGINE MY 2019 Retrofit - Emissions Label & Software Update

E276

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail – Chassis with MY20/19 PACCAR MX-13 or MX-11 engines that received software updates to RC03/04 may set DTC P1710 and possibly P3797 under certain operating conditions. A unique P1710 troubleshooting procedure, specific to this condition, has b

E264

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-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.

98-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information 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.

98-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only: A new tool, torque adapter, required to support an upcoming campaign to retorque head bolts is available for dealer purchase.

E274

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign Certain vehicles may have a faulty oil module filter cap. The plastic retaining tabs on the cap could break off and enter the engine oil. The remedy is to replace with an improved oil filter cap.

R2001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-safety retrofit campaign: Certain pre-production vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 GHG2017 MY2020 engines and built between 07/25/2019 and 08/06/2019 must be updated to production levels. R2001 requires an engine software update and new emission label. These vehicles have an emissions exemption expiration date of 12/31/2020.

43-064

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information 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.

E260

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign – The retaining tabs that hold the bypass valve to the oil filter cap could break off and enter the engine oil. The oil filter cap will be replaced and an improved oil thermostat will be installed.

E251

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information only: The purpose of the bulletin is to inform dealers about the potential mismatch between the service interval of the installed OCV filter and the service interval published in the MX-11 and MX-13 operator's manuals. The operator's manuals only list the extended life filter service interval. A standard life interval filter may have been installed during manufacturing or during a service event.

E270

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only: The BPV linkage service repair kits are available for vehicles built with PACCAR MX-13 EPA 2013/2017 or MX-11 EPA2017 engine.

E266

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-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.

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