2013 KENWORTH T680 Recalls (16)

Campaign:
12V214000 on 05/15/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
7
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
12V249000 on 06/03/2012
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
02/27/2012 - 05/20/2012
Affected:
13
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles equipped with a 76' sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence:
Flammable material, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners and install new bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. the safety recall began on july 13, 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall number is 12kwc. owners 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.
Campaign:
12V332000 on 07/16/2012
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
21
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. the upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, an unexpected unlatching of the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could occur, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. the safety recall began on august 20, 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall number is 12kwd. owners 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.
Campaign:
12V333000 on 07/16/2012
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Affected:
21
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. the warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable.
Consequence:
If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. the safety recall began on august 20, 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall number is 12kwe. owners 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.
Campaign:
13V027000 on 01/28/2013
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Manufactured:
11/28/2012 - 12/05/2012
Affected:
330
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V027000 on 01/28/2013
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
11/28/2012 - 12/05/2012
Affected:
330
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V048000 on 02/12/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
01/17/2012 - 01/31/2013
Affected:
2,019
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V048000 on 02/12/2013
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
01/17/2012 - 01/31/2013
Affected:
2,019
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V091000 on 03/13/2013
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
01/17/2012 - 02/24/2013
Affected:
2,509
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. the cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2013. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwd.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0313-d.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.
Campaign:
14V012000 on 01/23/2014
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufactured:
12/31/2011 - 10/13/2013
Affected:
11,056
Defect:
Paccar inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 kenworth t680 chassis manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 14, 2013, and peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured january 20, 2012, through october 11, 2013, and equipped with inteva-brand door latch assemblies. in the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after they have been locked.
Consequence:
If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-8228. kenworth's number for this recall is 14kwb. peterbilt's number for this recall is 114-a.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
14V027000 on 01/29/2014
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
12/03/2012 - 09/16/2013
Affected:
86
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 t660, and t680 vehicles manufactured from december 4, 2012, through september 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. the affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.
Consequence:
If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. the recall began on april 9, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. paccar's number for this recall is 14kwe.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
15V458000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
01/13/2010 - 05/21/2015
Affected:
12,551
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). the drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. the recall began on september 167, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
15V458000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights
Manufactured:
01/13/2010 - 05/21/2015
Affected:
12,551
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl). the drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds. normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. the recall began on september 167, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
01/24/2012 - 11/09/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2017 peterbilt 567 and 579 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. the spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2017. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwc and 717-b.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
01/24/2012 - 11/09/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2017 peterbilt 567 and 579 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. the spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2017. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwc and 717-b.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
18V816000 on 11/20/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
03/24/2013 - 10/21/2018
Affected:
1,619
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2013-2019 kenworth t680 and t880 and peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 19, 2019. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwf, and 18pbc.
Notes:
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.

2013 KENWORTH T680 TSBs (22)

Bulletin:
TIB-34-042
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Kenworth: on some trucks, communication issues logged by ecu, may cause instrument panel to experience sweeping gauge needles, engine fault codes related to j1939 and warning lights would come on. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-02-120
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Kenworth: testing procedures shows c- scissor linkage exhibited excessive relative motion and installing non critical support bracket to minimize relative motion of c- scissor linkage. models 39 qv and vv t680s.. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
TIB-34-043
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Kenworth: certain trucks have issues with door module wake up, mirror jitteriness and head and park lamps switch positions tied together. model 2012 t680. *pe
Bulletin:
E065
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Mx rc5-rc14 software update campaign. software updates are said to benefit the engines in rc5 and rc14 kenworth engines. paccar/kenworth. *kb
Bulletin:
TIB-34-049
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. software needs to be updated (p30-1011-108), due to recalled removal and disabling of 13kwb, to fix pre trip light inspection function issue and reinstall switch. models 2013 t680, t8
Bulletin:
TIB-02-131
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. some vehicles may experience a malfunction with the sun visor. the sun visor may flutter in certain conditions. this can cause the roof panels to crack. *js
Bulletin:
TIB-02-130
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. information concerning the under cab closeouts. exhausts can contact dpf harness. this can cause a fault code or the vehicle to go in to limp mode depending on the severity of the in
Bulletin:
TIB-13-037
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. on some trucks, the air dryer bracket will crack and become loose, resulting in failure. model t680. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-34-053
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Kenworth: while driving some trucks, the combination overdoor lamp will flicker and defective lamps will need to be replaced. model t680. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-14-024
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Kenworth: on some trucks, cross brace and fuel tank will contact due to insufficient clearance and need to replace, and remove, cross brace, and if any damage to fuel tank, replace. model t680. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-26-025
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. during assembly, oil supply line had not been properly seated and resulted in oil pressure to bearings being reduced. model 2014 t680. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-23-001
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. due to developing borate salt crystals from a batch of dot4 fluid, causing a blockage in clutch master cylinder and not able to compress clutch or poor pedal feel. model 2013 t680, 8
Bulletin:
TIB-E-101
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Kenworth: a certified epa/carb label must replaced the previous test exemption epa/carb label, which will expire. model 2013-2013 t680, t880. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-01-063
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Kenworth: some trucks sleeper heaters are experiencing a leakage from sleeper heater core o ring coolant. model 2012-13 t680, t880. *pe
Bulletin:
04-017
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: the heat-stake mounting studs used to retain the fixed panel cover can fatigue. this could result in the forward chassis fairing panel becoming loose and rattling.
Bulletin:
27-026
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fix-as-fail - engine over-speed lamp could come on after a downshift with the eaton ultrashift plus transmission. this does not affect the function of the vehicle.
Bulletin:
01-068
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some hvac mode door actuators to fail. this will cause the hvac system to act erratically or constantly turn on and off.
Bulletin:
16-038
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: watson & chalin lift axle frame brackets with slotted lower mounting holes may exhibit cracking when fasteners are positioned at the upper portion of the slot. installing a doubler plate may prevent cracks from developi
Bulletin:
41-016
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: replace the molded air intake pipe, which can crack and allow road debris into the engine. debris entering through the intake may cause severe engine damage.
Bulletin:
43-048
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
Bulletin:
34-060
Component:
118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Summary:
Non safety campaign: the circuit for the trailer hotline/trailer power may not be properly protected on model t680/t880 vehicles equipped with this option.
Bulletin:
32-010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.

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