Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #13V027000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V027000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from november 29, 2012, through december 6, 2012; and model year 2013 peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from august 28, 2012, through december 31, 2012 Includes 330 affected units, Rear Suspension may Re-inflate with Key-off, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from november 29, 2012, through december 6, 2012; and model year 2013 peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from august 28, 2012, through december 31, 2012
Defect Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from november 29, 2012, through december 6, 2012; and model year 2013 peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from august 28, 2012, through december 31, 2012. these vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. new software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. the recall will begin during february 2013. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.