2013 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #13V027000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
8/28/2012 - 12/31/2012 |
| Recalled on |
1/29/2013 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
2/13/2013 |
| # Affected |
330 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2013 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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