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NHTSA Recall 13V222000: Switch (electrical system)

PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,773 vehicles. It affects 23 models including the Kenworth T170.

1,773
vehicles potentially affected
23
models affected
2013
owners notified (June 14)
NHTSA campaign13V222000
Manufacturer campaign13KWF, 0513-E
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH
Report receivedMay 28, 2013
Owner notificationJune 14, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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 13V222000

Make and modelModel years
Kenworth T1702014
Kenworth T2702014
Kenworth T3702014
Kenworth T4702014
Kenworth T6602014
Kenworth T6802014
Kenworth T8002014
Kenworth T8802014
Kenworth W9002014
Peterbilt 3302014
Peterbilt 3372014
Peterbilt 3482014
Peterbilt 3652014
Peterbilt 3672014
Peterbilt 3822014
Peterbilt 3842014
Peterbilt 3862014
Peterbilt 3882014
Peterbilt 3892014
Peterbilt 389K2014
Peterbilt 5672014
Peterbilt 5792014
Peterbilt 5872014

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.