PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 5, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWN)
Stop/Tail/Turn Lamp Housing/FMVSS 108
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the Stop/Tail/Turn (STT) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. As such, the Stop/Tail/Turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 13V612000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 5,087
Consequence Summary:
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 13KWM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.45
November 25, 2013
(Campaign #: 1113-F)
Certification Label Missing Information
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 13V593000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 561
Consequence Summary:
As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.18
November 18, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWL)
Brake Application and Release Timing/FMVSS 121
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 13V573000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 5.56
July 23, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWJ)
Melted Alternator Wire may Result in Fire
PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Kenworth T4 and W9 series vehicles manufactured November 13, 2009, through August 26, 2011. The alternator wiring may come in contact with the exhaust manifold.
NHTSA ID: 13V322000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 802
Consequence Summary:
If the alternator wiring comes in contact with the exhaust manifold, the wiring may melt and lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will re-route the alternator wiring, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWJ.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 11, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWH)
Truck May Start While in Gear
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
NHTSA ID: 13V244000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 10, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWG)
Misaligned Tread Plate may cause a Slip
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T440 trucks manufactured July 19, 2012, through March 20, 2013. The tread plate is installed on the entry steps such that it does not align with the cab door opening. As such, it leaves a section of the step without sufficient slip prevention.
NHTSA ID: 13V243000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
The absence of a slip-resistant surface could cause a person to slip and become injured while climbing into or out of the cab.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install a new step assembly free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWG. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 28, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWF, 0513-E)
Ignition Switch may cause Unintended Engine Start
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
NHTSA ID: 13V222000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,773
Consequence Summary:
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 13, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWD, 0313-D)
Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Cable may Fray and Fail
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.
NHTSA ID: 13V091000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,509
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 6, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWE)
Seat Belt Anchor Reinforcement may be Misinstalled
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks, manufactured from January 31, 2013, through February 4, 2013. The left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was not positioned correctly during assembly. This could result in the failure of the seat belt anchor mounting.
NHTSA ID: 13V082000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the reinforcement bracket free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 13, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWB/0213-B)
Exterior Lights Self Test Switch/Loss of Lights
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V048000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,019
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 25, 2013
(Campaign #: 13KWA/113-A)
Rear Suspension may Re-inflate with Key-off
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V027000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 330
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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