ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Published January 29, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 25, 2013
What's the hazard
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T680
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2013 KENWORTH T680 | 2013 PETERBILT 567 | 2013 PETERBILT 579
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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