NHTSA Recall 13V027000: Software (electrical system) and air suspension system (suspension)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 330 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kenworth T680.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V027000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13KWA/113-A |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 25, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V027000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.