TSB: PACCAR MX-13 (2012-2021)

Bulletin 98-014 - December 18, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID98-014
ManufacturerPACCAR
ModelsMX-13
Model Years2012-2021
Date IssuedDecember 18, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 5, 2021
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected30 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PACCAR MX-13 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2019 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2018 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2017 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2016 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2015 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PACCAR MX-13 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PACCAR MX-13 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
PACCAR MX-13 2012 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PACCAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (98-014) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.