Kenworth recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. The upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength.
What could happen
In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, an unexpected unlatching of the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could occur, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
The fix
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on august 20, 2012. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V332000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 16, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 20, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 12KWD/12KWE
Notes
Kenworth's recall number is 12kwd. Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
- Kenworth recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.