PETERBILT 579 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V027000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-02-13 | 2013-01-25 | 2013-01-29 |
Production Dates: 2012-08-28 - 2012-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13KWA/113-A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 330
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
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.
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.
