2014 KENWORTH T680 Recalls (15)

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:
13V222000 on 05/27/2013
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
05/05/2013 - 05/16/2013
Affected:
1,773
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured may 6, 2013, through may 17, 2013; and model year 2014 peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389k, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured may 1, 2013 through may 17, 2013. an internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
Consequence:
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwf. peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-e.
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:
13V612000 on 12/08/2013
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
06/30/2013 - 09/16/2013
Affected:
5,087
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t700, t800, t880, c500 and w900 trucks manufactured july 1, 2013 through september 17, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the stop/tail/turn (stt) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. as such, the stop/tail/turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108 "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective stt lamps with new lamps. the recall began on february 4, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth's number for this recall is 13kwm.
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:
14V013000 on 01/23/2014
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
08/06/2013 - 10/30/2013
Affected:
10,414
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t660, t680, t700,t800, t880, w900, t440, t470, t370, t270, t170, c500, and c550 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and october 31, 2013, and peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between august 7, 2013, and november 3, 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth's number for this campaign is 14kwc. peterbilt's number for this campaign is 114-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:
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:
15V270000 on 05/07/2015
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
02/17/2013 - 04/09/2015
Affected:
1,494
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 kenworth t660, t680, t880 trucks manufactured february 18, 2013, to april 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured december 13, 2010, to april 20, 2015. the affected trucks, equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and delco-remy 40si alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Consequence:
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. paccar issued an interim notification to owners on july 10, 2015. the recall began on september 16, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwe and 515-f.
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:
15V310000 on 05/25/2015
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
01/28/2013 - 04/01/2014
Affected:
30
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 kenworth t660, t680, and t800 trucks manufactured january 29, 2013, to april 2, 2014, and 2013 peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on august 8, 2012. the affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.
Consequence:
If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwj and 515-h.
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.

2014 KENWORTH T680 TSBs (17)

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-E-087
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kenworth: see document search button for owner letter. a max governed cc speed, on some trucks, was programmed incorrectly and limits maximum default speed to 63 mph. *pe
Bulletin:
TIB-42-052
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Kenworth: two related issues concerning misdiagnose low coolant condition and unnecessary coolant pump replacement due to not able to differentiate between normal seepage of coolant and a true leakage from pump. model t680, t880. *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:
E117
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Product improvements available front engine accessory drive (fead) update - improve the life of air conditioning com0ressor clutch bearing.
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:
7-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
18-008
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
32-010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.

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