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2013 KENWORTH T680 Recall - Campaign #13V027000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2013 KENWORTH T680 RECALL - #13V027000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 KENWORTH T680
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Manufactured between 11/29/2012 - 12/6/2012
Recalled on 1/29/2013
Influenced by PACCAR Incorporated
Owners Notified on 2/13/2013
# Affected 330
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
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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