# Service bulletin 32\-013

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10171030
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-02\-05
- Manufacturer's number: 32\-013
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-01\-03
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171030-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171030-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2020 KENWORTH T680
- 2011 to 2020 KENWORTH T880
- 2019 to 2020 KENWORTH W990
- 2020 PETERBILT 567
- 2020 PETERBILT 579

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [21V00N000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V00N000.md), 2021-12-29: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [21V906000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V906000.md), 2021-11-19: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- [2020090](/recalls/tc/2020090.md), 2020-03-05: Electrical
- [20V130000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V130000.md), 2020-03-04: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- [18V092000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V092000.md), 2018-02-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [2017374](/recalls/tc/2017374.md), 2017-07-27: Electrical
- [17V471000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V471000.md), 2017-07-25: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- [16V426000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V426000.md), 2016-06-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- [15V597000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V597000.md), 2015-09-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2015190](/recalls/tc/2015190.md), 2015-05-08: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [32\-014](/bulletins/11037549.md), 2026-09-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin, the troubleshooting procedure, and the BMS Troubleshooting Checklist have been updated to show that the Autometer tool test results can be used in place of the Midtronics tool test results for fulfilling service and warranty requirements.
- [E324](/bulletins/11035148.md), 2026-07-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The campaign expiration date has been changed to 03/01/2027.
- [02\-177](/bulletins/11033351.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- [E326](/bulletins/11032284.md), 2026-05-06, Emissions: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. EPA17\-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector \- This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17\-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
- [E324](/bulletins/11022487.md), 2025-09-03, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "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\-030](/bulletins/11019172.md), 2025-06-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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\-016](/bulletins/11017898.md), 2025-05-06, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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\-030](/bulletins/11008569.md), 2024-10-05, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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\-001](/bulletins/10243354.md), 2023-10-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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\-008](/bulletins/10237152.md), 2023-06-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 579 chassis are eligible to receive production level Digital Display software, Digital Display, Lane Keep Assist MUX switches, and Kick Panel.

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