Kenworth T680
Model T680 made by Kenworth got 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V048000 | PACCAR Incorporated | from 01/18/2012 to 02/01/2013 | V (Vehicle) | 2019 | 02/28/2013 | MFR | PACCAR Incorporated | 02/13/2013 | 02/13/2013 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The exterior lights will re-illuminate if the switch is pushed again.kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwb.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0213-b.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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V027000 | PACCAR Incorporated | from 11/29/2012 to 12/06/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 330 | MFR | PACCAR Incorporated | 01/25/2013 | 01/29/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13kwa.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 113-a.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V332000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 21 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/16/2012 | 07/17/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. the upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly may be less than the specified strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, an unexpected unlatching of the upper bunk restraint harness buckle could occur, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth's recall number is 12kwd. owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 12V249000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/28/2012 to 05/21/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 13 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/01/2012 | 06/04/2012 | 571 | 302 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles equipped with a 76 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Flammable material, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar will notify owners and install new bunk restraints in the affected vehicles. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V333000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 21 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/16/2012 | 07/17/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. the warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth's recall number is 12kwe. owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V214000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 7 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/16/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, air brake systems. these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of fmvss 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2012. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| TIB-34-042 | 06/01/2012 | 10044789 | Kenworth: on some trucks, communication issues logged by ecu, may cause instrument panel to experience sweeping gauge needles, engine fault codes related to j1939 and warning lights would come on. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TIB-34-043 | 08/13/2012 | 10046160 | Kenworth: certain trucks have issues with door module wake up, mirror jitteriness and head and park lamps switch positions tied together. model 2012 t680. *pe | 09/28/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TIB-34-043 | 08/13/2012 | 10046160 | Kenworth: certain trucks have issues with door module wake up, mirror jitteriness and head and park lamps switch positions tied together. model 2012 t680. *pe | 09/28/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TIB-02-120 | 08/10/2012 | 10046121 | Kenworth: testing procedures shows c- scissor linkage exhibited excessive relative motion and installing non critical support bracket to minimize relative motion of c- scissor linkage. models 39 qv and vv t680s.. no model years listed. | 09/26/2012 | |