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VehicleJan 25, 2013330 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V027000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 25, 2013
Owners notified
Feb 13, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
330
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 29, 2012 to Dec 6, 2012
Part
Electrical system › Software; Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Maker's own recall number
13KWA/113-A

Notes

Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWA.Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 113-A.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.

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