EMISSION RECALL BULLETIN
Subject: Emission Recall D18R3

GHG14 DD Platform Model Years 2013-2015 Software
Reprogramming For California Inspection and Maintenance

Issue Involved
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) has determined that some certified Model Year
2013-2015 GHG14 DD platform engines that are registered in California will require
reprogramming to a minimum of the software and fuel map version listed below.
 MCM software 4.7.0.0 with fuel map version ZGS 002, except for these
ratings:
o DD13 380/410/1450 1-BOX™ for Oshkosh, fuel map p/n
A0364483035 ZGS 001
o DD13 435/1550 1-BOX for Oshkosh, fuel map p/n A0364483135 ZGS
001
o DD13 450/1550 Two-box for MCI, fuel map p/n A0364482735 ZGS
001
o DD13 450/1450/1650 1-BOX, fuel map p/n A0294487935 ZGS 003
o DD15AT 455/1550/1750 1-BOX, fuel map p/n A0304480035 ZGS 003
 ACM software 5.57.0.0 with fuel map version ZGS 003
Note that the CPC software level should already be at R34_00_000A or
X34_02_000A (or higher) software and therefore will not require reprogramming.
Note that for trucks equipped with the Detroit™ DT12™ transmission, the TCM
should already be at NAMT070700, NAMT075900, NAMT076100, or NAMT076200
software (or higher) and therefore will not require reprogramming.
The engine serial number listing will denote whether the MCM, ACM, or both
modules need programming.
The software and fuel maps became effective with GHG14 vehicles manufactured
after approximately March 30, 2015 (ACM) and June 17, 2015 (MCM). Any GHG14
DD Platform engine in model year 2013-2015 vehicles, manufactured before these
dates, registered in California, and running older software and fuel maps, may need
the modules reprogrammed. Note that some trucks may already have been
reprogrammed and will be excluded from this Recall.
Note that the currently available software and fuel map levels may be higher than
the minimum levels shown above.

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California regulations require that inspectors have the ability to monitor “Onboard
Diagnostic (OBD) readiness” flags using a generic scan tool. The California Air
Resources Board (CARB) describes this feature as critical to the execution of their
inspection and maintenance program. There was a programming error that
prevented monitoring the OBD readiness flags. Reprogramming will correctly
enable these readiness flags.
There are approximately 3,625 engines affected by this Emission Recall.

Engines Involved
A list of engines located in your area of responsibility that require this correction
is attached.
The table below gives descriptive information to help identify the affected units:
Model
Series

Model
Number

Model
Year

Inclusive Vehicle Mfg.
Date
(From) (To)

Descriptive
Information

DD13

D471927
D471933
D471934

2015

December 22, 2014 to June
17, 2015

All applications

DD15

D472906
D472909

2015

December 22, 2014 to June
17, 2015

All applications

DD16

D473908

2015

December 22, 2014 to June
17, 2015

All applications

Owner Notification
Detroit Diesel will notify owners of equipment incorporating engines identified with
this Emission Recall. A copy of the owner letter that will be used by Detroit Diesel is
enclosed with this Emission Recall bulletin.

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Distributor / Dealer Campaign Responsibility
Detroit Diesel repair facilities are to service all engines subject to this Emission
Recall. Emission Recall D18R3 is to be performed at no charge to owners on all
affected engines under the engine warranty Please use the appropriate steps, noted
below, for indicating that Emission Recall D18R3 has been completed.
Daimler Trucks North America Vehicles




Check the base label (Form WAR259) to see if Emission Recall D18R3 has
been completed. The base label is usually located on the passenger-side door
about 30 cm (12 inches) below the door latch. If Emission Recall D18R3 has
been completed, no further work is needed. If base label is not located on the
passenger-side door, please affix label (Form WAR259) 30 cm (12 inches) from
the door latch.
Upon completion of Emission Recall D18R3, clean a spot on the base label
(Form WAR259), write the Emission Recall Number (D18R3) on a blank, black
completion sticker (Form WAR261), and attach it to the base label.

Ordering Information
1. If you do not have the appropriate Form or Labels (DDC_WAR 259,

DDC_WAR 260. DDC_WAR 261), they can be ordered from EPI Printers
by emailing your order to [email protected].
2. You can also fax in your order to 269-698-4240 Attn: Corrina Cotton

3. Contact EPI at 734-464-9000.

Parts Information
There are no parts required for this Emission Recall.

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Corrective Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake, chock the wheels, and perform any other applicable
safety steps.
2. You MUST use DiagnosticLink® Professional 8.06 with Service Pack 2 (or higher)
when reprogramming. Note that the current version is DiagnosticLink 8.07.
REFERENCE Detroit Customer Service Announcement letter 17 CSA-22 for
more information on DiagnosticLink 8.07.

3. Begin the process by connecting DiagnosticLink to the vehicle. Make sure that all
the modules (ACM, CPC, MCM, and if applicable, the TCM) are connected.

NOTICE:
BEFORE you begin reprogramming, make sure the VIN is correct in all
modules (ACM, CPC, MCM, and if applicable, the TCM). If the VIN is not
correct in all modules, you will get an error message when attempting to
reprogram.

4. Make sure the VIN is correct in all modules (ACM, CPC, MCM, and if applicable,
the TCM) by looking at the “Identification” screen in DiagnosticLink. If the VIN is
not correct in all modules, you can correct the VIN under the Actions drop-down
menu in DiagnosticLink by selecting the “Check VIN Synchronization” item.
Select “Start” from this panel and follow the prompts. You will be prompted to
cycle the key until the routine has completed. When synchronization is complete,
turn the key back on and continue with the download process.

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5. On the Identification screen, check the current MCM and ACM software and fuel
map level. Listed below are the MINIMUM levels required. See Figure 1 for an
example of the Identification screen for the MCM and ACM.
a. MCM 4.7.0.0 software and fuel map version ZGS 002, except for these
ratings:
i. DD13 380/410/1450 1-BOX for Oshkosh, fuel map p/n
A0364483035 ZGS 001
ii. DD13 435/1550 1-BOX for Oshkosh, fuel map p/n
A0364483135 ZGS 001
iii. DD13 450/1550 Two-box for MCI, fuel map p/n A0364482735
ZGS 001
iv. DD13 450/1450/1650 1-BOX, fuel map p/n A0294487935 ZGS
003
v. DD15AT 455/1550/1750 1-BOX, fuel map p/n A0304480035
ZGS 003
b. ACM 5.57.0.0 software and fuel map version ZGS 003

Figure 1 – DiagnosticLink® Identification Screen

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6. Is the software level for the MCM and ACM less than, equal to, or higher than
the minimum software levels listed in step 5? All modules must meet the
MINIMUM requirements. For example, in Figure 1, MCM software 4.1.0.47
and ACM software 3.1.3.0 are both less than the minimum levels of 4.7.0.0
and 5.57.0.0, and thus would require programming, regardless of fuel map
ZGS version.
a. If less than the minimum software levels, proceed to step 8.
b. If equal to the minimum software levels, proceed to step 7.
c. If greater than the minimum software levels, no programming is
necessary. Proceed to step 13.
7. Is the fuel map ZGS version level for the MCM and ACM less than, equal to,
or higher than the fuel map ZGS revision levels listed in step 5? The MCM
and ACM fuel map ZGS version levels must meet the MINIMUM
requirements. For example, in Figure 2, both the MCM and ACM software
levels meet the minimum required of MCM 4.7.0.0 and ACM 5.57.0.0, but the
fuel map ZGS version levels of MCM 002 and ACM 001 are less than the
minimum levels of MCM 002 (except for five ratings that are different,
including the one shown) and ACM 003, and would require programming.
a. If less than the minimum fuel map ZGS version levels, proceed to step 8.
b. If equal to, or greater than, the minimum fuel map ZGS version levels, no
programming is necessary. Proceed to step 13.

Figure 2 – DiagnosticLink® Identification Screen

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8. Select the “Program Device” option along the left side of the DiagnosticLink
screen.
9. Select the “Add” button in the upper right corner of the DiagnosticLink screen and
enter the engine serial number. Then click the “Connect to Server” button in the
bottom right corner of the DiagnosticLink screen. See Figure 3.

Figure 3 – Adding Engine Serial Number And Connecting To Server
10. Program the MCM, ACM, or both modules based on the above inspection results
and engine serial number listing included with this Emission Recall.
11. When programming is complete, click the “Finish” button and perform the
following to allow the modules to synchronize with each other:
a) Turn the vehicle ignition OFF, disconnect the USB Link at either the
computer port or vehicle diagnostic port, and wait one minute.
b) Turn the vehicle ignition ON and wait one minute.
c) Turn the vehicle ignition OFF and wait one minute.
d) Turn the vehicle ignition ON and wait one minute.
e) Reconnect the USB Link, reconnect DiagnosticLink to the MCM, ACM,
CPC, and if applicable the TCM, and confirm the proper software and fuel
map levels.

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NOTICE:
CHECK with the customer to see if Auto Elevate can be enabled. Auto
Elevate can prevent Aftertreatment System (ATS) issues.

12. Ask the customer if they would like Auto Elevate activated. REFERENCE Detroit
Technical Service letter 16 TS-18 for full details on Auto Elevate.
13. Repairs are complete.

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Notice
Claim administration time, SRT 939-6010A, for 0.3 hours will automatically be added.
No additional operation is required or will be allowed.

Warranty Information
Claim Type:
Modification
Cause Code:
Primary Failed Part:

RECALL
D18R3
A1-CAMPAIGN
DDC REPROGRAM1

Labor Code:

996-R18R3A
Inspection Only
0.1 Hours

Labor:
Labor Code:
Labor:

996-R183B
Reprogram MCM, ACM
0.4 Hours

Parts Return:

NONE

Please contact the Detroit™ Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980 or email
[email protected] if you have any questions.

DETROIT DIESEL
13400 Outer Drive West

Detroit, Michigan 48239-4001
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