NHTSA recall 13V048000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 13V048000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 13KWB/0213-B |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Reported | 2013-02-13 |
| Owners notified | 2013-02-28 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 2019 |
What is wrong
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
The exterior lights will re-illuminate if the switch is pushed again.Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWB.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0213-B.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2013 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2012-01-18 to 2013-02-01. |
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| 2014 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2012-01-18 to 2013-02-01. |
| 2013 KENWORTH T880 | Built 2012-01-18 to 2013-02-01. |
| 2014 KENWORTH T880 | Built 2012-01-18 to 2013-02-01. |
| 2013 PETERBILT 567 | Built 2012-01-20 to 2013-01-31. |
| 2014 PETERBILT 567 | Built 2012-01-20 to 2013-01-31. |
| 2013 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2012-01-20 to 2013-01-31. |
| 2014 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2012-01-20 to 2013-01-31. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 02-177 | 2026-06-03. Service bulletin. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available. |
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| 32-017 | 2021-03-10. Service bulletin. Non-Safety Campaign – The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Updated VECU software is available to resolve the issue. |
| 26-037 | 2021-01-06. Service bulletin. Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement. |
| 01-079 | 2020-12-05. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail The HVAC system, on model 579 and 567 vehicles manufactured since 1/20/2012 may have inadequate temperature control. The HVAC may intermittently stop blowing cold air, typically after a truck restart. Driver may notice the system returns to normal after key cycle. The remedy is updating HVAC software. |
| 02-158 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that could rub through and cause the aluminum box mounting tabs to rub directly on the steel frame brackets. This could result in cracked battery box mounting angles. Resolution is to add the reinforcement bracket(s) to affected vehicles. |
| 32-015 | 2020-07-03. Service bulletin. Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. |
| 20 PBC | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software. |
| 34-085 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles. |
| 34-086 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined in model 567 and 579 vehicles built after 2011, the door harnesses may fail due to repeated door open and close cycles. Resolution is to replace the door harness with a more robust designed harness if a failure is experienced. |
| 34-085 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.