2013 KENWORTH T680 RECALL - #12V214000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 KENWORTH T680 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/16/2012 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/2012 |
| # Affected |
7 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH?S RECALL NUMBER IS 12KWB.PETERBILT?S 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. |
| See also |
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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