2013-2014 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others recall: exterior lighting

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 13, 2013. It covers about 2,019 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,019
reported: Feb 13, 2013
owners notified: Feb 28, 2013

Exterior lighting

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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 13V048000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V048000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 13V048000, reported on February 13, 2013, covers about 2,019 vehicles.

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 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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