The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateNHTSA·12V333000·Announced 2012-07-16

Kenworth T680 Recall Issued for Unreadable Upper Bunk Warning Labels

Paccar is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks because warning labels on the upper bunk may deform and become unreadable, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a labeling defect that compromises safety information visibility, creating a theoretical risk of injury without reported incidents, consistent with the 'Moderate' rubric for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Paccar Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles manufactured between January 19, 2012, and May 15, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, rendering the text unreadable.

If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of safety recommendations, placing them at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.

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

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T680
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
21

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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