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Service bulletin 32-013

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10171030
Published by NHTSA2020-02-05
Manufacturer's number32-013
Manufacturer's date2020-01-03
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running the test on a model 579 or 567 chassis equipped with a VECU software version 9.8 and 9.9. The issue will be fixed on a future VECU software update. This bulletin will be updated when the resolution is available.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system

Vehicles listed
KENWORTH T6802011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KENWORTH T8802011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KENWORTH W9902019, 2020
PETERBILT 5672020
PETERBILT 5792020

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
21V00N0002021-12-29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
21V9060002021-11-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
20200902020-03-05. Electrical
20V1300002020-03-04. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
18V0920002018-02-02. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
20173742017-07-27. Electrical
17V4710002017-07-25. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16V4260002016-06-10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
15V5970002015-09-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
20151902015-05-08. Electrical

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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E3242026-07-22. Service bulletin. The campaign expiration date has been changed to 03/01/2027.
02-1772026-06-03. Service bulletin. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
E3262026-05-06. Emissions. EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
E3242025-09-03. Service campaign. "Campaign New and improved software is now required for chassis equipped with an Engine Model Year 2016 PACCAR MX-13 engine to maintain DEF sensor performance and ensure compliance with emissions standards.
98-0302025-06-05. Service bulletin. 5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025: The Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit and individual kit components are now available to order. Dealers that have received their first kit may order an additional kit. The EMUX Service Tool Kit Part number has been updated to match OEM drawings (P74-1045-001). Individual kit component part numbers can be found in the Reference Bill of Materials sheet. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.
46-0162025-05-06. Service campaign. 4/29/2025: Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Software update procedures have been revised. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024. Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024.
98-0302024-10-05. Service campaign. Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.
28-0012023-10-03. Service bulletin. For all Peterbilt chassis equipped with an air shifted PTO. Oil from the air shift cover of the PTO may leak into the air line, causing the EOA solenoid to become inoperative.
36-0082023-06-03. Service bulletin. Certain 579 chassis are eligible to receive production level Digital Display software, Digital Display, Lane Keep Assist MUX switches, and Kick Panel.