NHTSA ID Number: 10244494
Manufacturer Communication Number: E304
TSB/Document Date: 2023-11-10
Summary
E304: PACCAR
MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 NOx and N2O Exceedance Emissions Recall Certain vehicles with PACCAR
MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 engines with less than 300,000 miles (482,803 km) have been shown, in testing, to exceed regulatory limits for NOx and N2O emissions. This bulletin now applies to both Canadian and U.S.-registered vehicles. Software is now available to remedy this emissions non-compliance. NOTE California-registered vehicles that received a letter must have the software updated AND California documentation completed regardless of vehicle mileage.
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MFR Communication Date: 2023-10-18
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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E304: PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 NOx and N20
Exceedance
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Number
E304
Description
E304: PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 NOx and N20 Exceedance
Subject
E304: PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 NOx and N20 Exceedance
Date
3/30/2023
Revision
10/17/2023: Bulletin updated to include US chassis.
09/22/2023: Bulletin updated to include repair procedures.
Condition
There will be no noticeable indications of an issue with affected chassis. This issue will not set Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs), result in diminished vehicle performance, or present any other noticeable symptoms.
Chassis Affected
3,637 (3,128 US and 509 Canada) T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 chassis built from 02/10/2014 through
02/20/2017 with PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 engines — with less than 300,000 miles (482,803 km).
Action
Emissions Recall
Service all chassis affected that enter your dealership, even if the customer has no issue with the chassis.
1. Review the attached chassis list for your dealer code and schedule your customer(s) for service if their
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chassis is on the list.
2. In Service Management, select Campaign E304 to add it to the case. If the unit is released back into
service without performing the repair, make sure to also release the Campaign in Service Management
3. If you are not using Service Management to start repair orders, review SIR for “Complete” or “In Process"
next to the E304 campaign code prior to performing this repair.
4. Follow the procedures below to update software for emissions compliance.
Warranty
Warranty
There is no time limit for this recall, but mileage is limited to vehicles with less than 300,000 miles (482.803
km). Kenworth will pay for all applicable parts and labor:
¢ 0.3 hours labor to inspect mileage for 300k mileage or greater. Only applicable to vehicles with 300,000
miles (482,803 km) or greater. No software update is required for Non-California vehicles over
300,000 miles. Use Quick Claim Code E304A for mileage inspection ONLY.
¢ 0.4 hours labor to inspect mileage and update emissions control software on a Non-California
registered vehicle. Use Quick Claim Code E304C.
¢ 0.5 hours labor to inspect mileage and update emissions control software, complete California Proof of
Correction form and install Repair Proof of Completion label on a California registered vehicle ONLY.
Use Quick Claim Code E304D.
i) NOTE
California-registered vehicles that received a letter
must have the software updated AND California
documentation completed regardless of vehicle
mileage.
e File an additional claim for extraordinary circumstances. A quick claim for standard labor must be filed
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first.
¢ File the claim within 14 days in accordance with Warranty Policy CAQ09.
PRWS CLAIM CODING
Campaign |E304 Campaign Type | Field Repair
Code:
Claim Engine |Repair Type Proactive
Category:
Customer |045 Causal Code 95
Concern
Code
Corrective |23 Responsibility |Camp
Action Code:
Code
Failure 043- Causal Part 2298832PEX
Location 004-001
Supplier N/A SRT Code B23-11A
Code 0.4 hrs
Inspect
mileage and
download
new software
CRB-999
0.1 hrs
Complete
California
POC form for
California
registered
chassis.
B23-11B
0.3 hrs
Inspect
mileage ONLY
for over
300,000 miles
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per repair
procedures.
Parts
Software Only
California registered vehicles will require Proof of Repair Label, available from PACCAR Parts.
. Part aoe
Kit — Label Repair (Kit contains
1 'Y53-6109 | part numbers Y53-6107 and
Y53-6108)
Background
Certain vehicles with PACCAR MX-13 and MX-11 EMY2016 engines with less than 300,000 miles (482,803 km)
have been shown, in testing, to exceed regulatory limits for NOx and N20 emissions.
Software is now available to remedy this emissions non-compliance.
The mixture and proportionality of criteria pollutants was shown to change with use. This calibration ensures
compliance at all points within the vehicle's useful life.
Procedure
Please follow your dealership's safety procedures and precautions to ensure the vehicle can be safely
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repaired and maintained.
Read all steps before beginning.
i] NOTE
California registered vehicles that received a letter
must have the software updated AND California
documentation from Step 5 completed regardless of
vehicle mileage.
i] NOTE
All vehicles identified on the chassis list must receive
either the prescribed repair and/or have the mileage
inspection steps completed and a warranty claim filed
to show the vehicle has completed the campaign.
1. Verify vehicle mileage is under 300,000 miles (482,803 km).
a. If vehicle mileage is 300,000 miles (482,803 km) or greater AND Vehicle is NOT registered in
California, software update is not required. repair is complete .
For California registered chassis: Software MUST be updated regardless of vehicle mileage.
Document California registered repairs in step 5, below.
b. If vehicle mileage is less than 300,000 miles (482,803 km), proceed with repairs.
c. Exact vehicle mileage must be documented in the claim.
2. Ensure DAVIE4 is up to date.
3. You do not need to process a file through PACCAR
Vehicle Pro (PVP) as a software campaign has
been completed for all chassis that are eligible for this repair.
You must connect a battery charger to the truck prior to updating software
4. With DAVIE4 connected, please complete the following steps:
a. Retrieve necessary software updates in DAVIE4.
b. Follow the prompts in DAVIE4 to complete the programming process.
c. Clear any DTCs generated during programming.
d. Disconnect DAVIE4.
5. For California registered chassis: Complete the California Proof of Correction Certificate per bulletin
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E192 and install the Repair Proof of Completion label, PN Y53-6107, in the driver's door jamb.
a. Use Recall Code 0081
b. Fill out the Y53-6107 Label fields with the Recall Code and Bulletin Number as shown below.
Include the appropriate Dealer Code and Repair Date.
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c. Place the label in the door jamb. If there is no room in the driver's door jamb, the label can be
installed in the passenger door jamb. The images below show how the labels can be installed in
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d. Install the overlay (part number Y53-6108) over the label.
e. Take photos of the new labels after installation and attach them to the warranty claim. CLAIMS
SUBMITTED WITHOUT PHOTOS MAY BE DENIED
Links
US Chassis List
Canada Chassis List
US Customer Letter
Canada Customer Letter
Authored by: JB3
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Kenworth
Truck Company
KENWORTH
Customer Service Department
PO Box 1000
(A PACCAR
COMPANY Kirkland, Washington 98083-1000
(425) 828-5888
Subject: E304: PACCAR
MX-11 and MX-13 EMY2016 NOx and N20 Exceedance Emissions Recall
EXPIRATION DATE: NONE
The VINs are listed on the back of this page Oo} 26 El
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Dear Kenworth
Customer, | T -
Kenworth
Truck Company has determined that you may own a vehicle, with an PACCAR
MX-11 or MX-13 Engine Model Year 2016 engine,
manufactured from 01/29/2015 through 01/26/2017 that may not conform to emissions control requirements. Your vehicle may be releasing air pollutants
which exceed EPA and California regulatory standards. Updated software is available to correct calibrations in the emissions system and bring NOx and
N20 emissions within regulatory levels.
Kenworth
has initiated this notice to remedy the issue at no charge to you. Please contact your Kenworth
dealer to schedule an appointment for this service.
To find your Kenworth
dealer, please visit the Dealer Locator at www.Kenworth.com or scan the QR code at the top of this letter. When contacting your
Kenworth
dealer, reference the bulletin number and VIN(s) listed in this letter. This repair may require up to 1.0 hour of labor depending on dealer
scheduling and vehicle configuration.
The problem is... Certain chassis with PACCAR
MX-11 or MX-13 EMY2016 engines may be exceeding emissions
regulatory standards.
What your dealer will do... Update emissions control software.
What you must do... Contact your Kenworth
dealer to schedule your vehicle(s) for repair.
Ifyou had this inspection and/or 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. Please contact your Kenworth
dealer for more information.
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: 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,
Anite phltingrrtt—
Annick Hollingsworth
Director of Service Platforms
Kenworth
Truck Company
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