The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V027000·Announced 2013-01-25

PACCAR Recalls 2013 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Suspension Software Defect

PACCAR is recalling specific 2013 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 567/579 trucks because a software defect may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

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 where personal injury is possible but not yet reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles and Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. The Kenworth T680 vehicles were manufactured between November 29, 2012, and December 6, 2012, while the Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles were manufactured between August 28, 2012, and December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option.

The recall addresses a software defect that may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position. This unexpected re-inflation could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software to correct the issue. The recall began during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 567, 579
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
330

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 (3)

  • T680
  • 567
  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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