NHTSA Recall 13V573000: Service brakes
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kenworth T800.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V573000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13KWL |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Report received | November 18, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 13V573000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T800 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.