NHTSA Recall 13V612000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,087 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V612000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13KWN |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | December 5, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 13V612000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T170 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T270 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T700 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2014 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2014 |
| Kenworth W900 | 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.