# NHTSA recall 13V048000

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- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- 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.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2013 KENWORTH T680](/makes/kenworth/t680/2013/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-18 to 2013\-02\-01.
- [2014 KENWORTH T680](/makes/kenworth/t680/2014/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-18 to 2013\-02\-01.
- [2013 KENWORTH T880](/makes/kenworth/t880/2013/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-18 to 2013\-02\-01.
- [2014 KENWORTH T880](/makes/kenworth/t880/2014/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-18 to 2013\-02\-01.
- [2013 PETERBILT 567](/makes/peterbilt/567/2013/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-20 to 2013\-01\-31.
- [2014 PETERBILT 567](/makes/peterbilt/567/2014/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-20 to 2013\-01\-31.
- [2013 PETERBILT 579](/makes/peterbilt/579/2013/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-20 to 2013\-01\-31.
- [2014 PETERBILT 579](/makes/peterbilt/579/2014/recalls.md). Built 2012\-01\-20 to 2013\-01\-31.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [02\-177](/bulletins/11033351.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin
- [32\-017](/bulletins/10188467.md), 2021-03-10, Service bulletin
- [26\-037](/bulletins/10185190.md), 2021-01-06, Service bulletin
- [01\-079](/bulletins/10183724.md), 2020-12-05, Service bulletin
- [02\-158](/bulletins/10179370.md), 2020-09-03, Service bulletin
- [32\-015](/bulletins/10177021.md), 2020-07-03, Service bulletin
- [20 PBC](/bulletins/10174762.md), 2020-05-06, Service bulletin
- [34\-085](/bulletins/10173212.md), 2020-04-03, Service bulletin
- [34\-086](/bulletins/10173206.md), 2020-04-03, Service bulletin
- [34\-085](/bulletins/10172036.md), 2020-03-04, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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