Recall 13V048000: 2013–2014 Kenworth T880 and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 13, 2013

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected

2,019vehicles

Model years

2013–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished.

Possible consequence

An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Kenworth T6800 complaints
• 2014 Kenworth T68010 complaints
• 2013 Kenworth T8800 complaints
• 2014 Kenworth T8801 complaints
• 2013 Peterbilt 5670 complaints
• 2014 Peterbilt 5670 complaints
• 2013 Peterbilt 5791 complaints
• 2014 Peterbilt 5792 complaints