2013 Kenworth T680 & 2013 Peterbilt 579 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of FMVSS 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.
💥 The risk
The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V214000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12KWB/0512-A
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 26, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworths recall number is 12KWB.peterbilts recall number is 0512-A.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.