2013 KENWORTH T880 RECALL - #13V048000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 KENWORTH T880 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/18/2012 - 2/1/2013 |
| Recalled on |
2/13/2013 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2013 |
| # Affected |
2,019 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished. |
| Consequences |
An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. |
| Notes |
The exterior lights will re-illuminate if the switch is pushed again.Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWB.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0213-B.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. |
| See also |
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2013 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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