Recall 13V027000: 2013 Kenworth T680, 2013 Peterbilt 567, 2013 Peterbilt 579
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 330
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.
The risk
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWA.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 113-A.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V027000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13KWA/113-A
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Feb 13, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology