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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V027📅 Jan 29, 2013

2013 Kenworth T680 & 2013 Peterbilt 567 + 1 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
13V027000
Manufacturer recall #
13KWA/113-A
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
330
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 13, 2013
Built
Nov 29, 2012 – Dec 6, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V027 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V027?

2013 Kenworth T680 & 2013 Peterbilt 567 + 1 more. 330 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.