The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V214000·Announced 2012-05-16

PACCAR Recalls 2013 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Brake Timing Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks because they fail federal air brake timing standards, which can increase stopping distances and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating under the rubric for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." Specifically, these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements for trailer circuits when 15-foot coiled trailer lines are used.

The defect may result in longer brake apply times, which can lead to extended stopping distances and an increased risk of a crash. The affected components are located in the service brakes, air supply hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

PACCAR will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. The source text states that all the vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 for more information. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 579, T680
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 579
  • T680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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