2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 — Exterior lighting
Published February 13, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 13, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V048000, published February 13, 2013. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T880
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2014 KENWORTH T880 | 2013 KENWORTH T880 | 2014 PETERBILT 567 | 2014 PETERBILT 579 | 2013 PETERBILT 579 | 2013 KENWORTH T680 | 2014 KENWORTH T680 | 2013 PETERBILT 567
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V048000 on February 13, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T880.