The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V249000·Announced 2012-06-01

Kenworth T680 Recalled for Flammable Bunk Restraints

PACCAR is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks with specific bunk restraints that fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles. The recall applies to trucks equipped with a 76-inch sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints. These components fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, which governs the flammability of interior materials.

The defect presents a safety hazard because the flammable material, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall is limited to the specific configuration described above.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T680
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
13

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 (1)

  • T680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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