NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10254150: 2017-2021 Paccar Mx-13

Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2021 Paccar Mx-13, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10254150 summary graphic for 2017-2021 Paccar Mx-13
10254150NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Chassis identified by PACCAR through the connected truck prognostic program have potential for failure due to camshaft wear. PACCAR will proactively contact the customers with chassis identified in this campaign. Chassis equipped with PACCAR MX13 EMY17-20 engines built prior to 04/19/2019 or MX13 EMY19-21 built on or after 04/20/2019 will be identified through the use of the connected truck prognostic program. Only trucks with an active standard warranty or active, applicable extended warranty will be included in this campaign.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
PaccarMx-132017-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10254150?

Chassis identified by PACCAR through the connected truck prognostic program have potential for failure due to camshaft wear. PACCAR will proactively contact the customers with chassis identified in this campaign. Chassis equipped with PACCAR MX13 EMY17-20 engines built prior to 04/19/2019 or MX13 EMY19-21 built on or after 04/20/2019 will be identified through the use of the connected truck prognostic program. Only.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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