Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567, 579 (2013-2014): Exterior lighting
Recall 13V048000 · Feb 13, 2013 · PACCAR Incorporated
2,019
vehicles affected
2,019
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V048000
- Date
- Feb 13, 2013
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 2,019
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V048000?
4 models: Kenworth T680 (2013-2014), Kenworth T880 (2013-2014), Peterbilt 567 (2013-2014) and 1 more, about 2,019 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V048000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.