Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
567
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V048000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20120120
End Of Manufacture
20130131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2019
Date Owners Notified
20130228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20130213
Make Campaign Number
13KWB/0213-B