NHTSA ID Number: 10238385
Manufacturer Communication Number: E293
TSB/Document Date: 2023-07-05
Summary
Emissions Recall Certain Vehicle Model Year 2017-2019 chassis equipped with EPA2017 compliant PACCAR
MX-13 engines have an EGR flex pipe that can develop cracks and leak untreated exhaust. The EGR Flex pipe will be replaced if it has a suspect part number.
Kenworth Truck Company
Customer Service Department
PO Box 1000
Kirkland, Washington 98083-1000
(425) 828-5888
Date of Letter
Subject:
E293 – EMY2017 PACCAR
MX-13 EGR Flex Pipe Emissions Recall
EXPIRATION DATE: NONE
The VINs are listed on the back of this page
Customer name
Customer address
City, State ZIP
Dear Kenworth
Customer,
Kenworth Truck Company has determined that certain Model Year 2017-2019 T680, T800, T880, and W900 chassis, manufactured from
10/25/2016 through 01/24/2018 and equipped with EPA2017 compliant PACCAR MX-13 engines, may not conform to emission control
requirements. Your vehicle may be releasing air pollutants which exceed California and federal standards. Your vehicle has been identified
as having an EGR Flex Pipe that may require replacement based on inspection results. If this repair is not completed, it may cause the
vehicle to fail a vehicle inspection or Smog Check test when such tests are required under state law.
Affected EGR Flex Pipes could develop cracks that allow untreated exhaust into the atmosphere, increasing the vehicle’s emission of air
pollutants.
Kenworth has initiated a recall to remedy the defect. Please contact your nearest Kenworth dealer. To find your Kenworth dealer, please
visit Dealer Locator at www.Kenworth.com or scan the QR code at the top of this page. This repair may take up to 2.0 hours of labor
depending on vehicle configuration and dealer scheduling. This repair will be performed at no charge to you.
The problem is…
Certain EGR Flex Pipes may develop cracks
What your dealer will do…
Inspect the EGR Flex Pipe and replace pipes with suspect part numbers
What you must do …
Contact your Kenworth Dealer to schedule an appointment for repair
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a
pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
For vehicles registered in California; you will be provided with a Proof of Correction certificate by the service facility. If the driver is not
the registered owner of the vehicle, please provide a mailing address for the certificate.
Please note that, vehicle registration renewal cannot be completed and the engine cannot be legally operated in the state of California if
the owner fails to bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer to complete the recall once it is available.
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle.
If you require further information about this recall, reimbursement of a pre-notification remedy associated with this recall or experience
any difficulty in making arrangements for this repair, please contact Kenworth
Customer Service using one of the following:
Email: [email protected] with the bulletin number in the subject line
or
Mail: Kenworth Truck Company, P.O. Box 1000, Kirkland, WA 98083-1000, Attn: Customer Service Department
or
Phone: 425-828-5888. In your message, provide a call back number, the last 8 digits of the VIN, and the bulletin number.
Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten
days. If you no longer own this vehicle, we would appreciate your advising us of the new owner if you know their name.
We regret any inconvenience that this work may cause you and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Thank you,
Annick Hollingsworth
Director of Service Platforms
Kenworth
Truck Company
Kenworth
Truck Company
Customer Service Department
PO Box 1000
Kirkland, Washington 98083-1000
(425) 828-5888
Date of Letter
E293 – EMY2017 PACCAR
MX-13 EGR Flex Pipe Emissions Recall
Subject:
EXPIRATION DATE: NONE
The VINs are listed on the back of this page
Customer name
Customer address
City, State ZIP
Dear Kenworth
Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Kenworth Truck Company has determined that certain Model Year 2017-2019 T680, T800, T880, and W900 chassis, manufactured from
10/25/2016 through 01/24/2018 and equipped with EPA2017 compliant PACCAR
MX-13 engines, may not conform to emission control
requirements. Your vehicle may be releasing air pollutants which exceed California and federal standards. Your vehicle has been
identified as having an EGR Flex Pipe that may require replacement based on inspection results. If this repair is not completed, it may
cause the vehicle to fail a vehicle inspection or Smog Check test when such tests are required by regulation.
Affected EGR Flex Pipes could develop cracks that allow untreated exhaust into the atmosphere, increasing the vehicle’s emission of air
pollutants
Kenworth has initiated a campaign to remedy the defect free of charge. Please contact your Kenworth dealer. To find your Kenworth
dealer, please visit Dealer Locator at www.Kenworth.com or scan the QR code at the top of this page. This repair should take up to 2.0
hours labor depending on vehicle configuration. This repair will be performed at no charge to you.
The problem is…
Certain EGR Flex Pipes may develop cracks
What your dealer will do…
Inspect the EGR Flex Pipe and replace pipes with suspect part numbers
What you must do …
Contact your Kenworth Dealer to schedule an appointment for repair
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a prenotification remedy of the problem associated with this campaign.
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle.
If you require further information about this recall, reimbursement of a pre-notification remedy associated with this recall, or experience
any difficulty in making arrangements for this repair, please contact Kenworth Customer Service using one of the following:
Email: Kenworth.Campaigns@paccar
.com with the bulletin number in the subject line
or
Mail: Kenworth Truck Company, P.O. Box 1000, Kirkland, WA 98083-1000, Attn: Customer Service Department
or
Phone: 425-828-5888. In your message, provide a call back number, the last 8 digits of the VIN, and the Bulletin number.
Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this campaign notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within
ten days. If you no longer own this vehicle, we would appreciate your advising us of the new owner if you know their name.
We regret any inconvenience that this work may cause you and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Thank you,
Annick Hollingsworth
Director of Service Platforms
Kenworth Truck Company
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