Recalls for your 2013 Kenworth T800

Recalls for 2013 Kenworth T800

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE


Posted on: 2012-08-20
Description
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t400, t600, t700, t800, and w900 vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2012, through august 10, 2012.  Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.  

Consequence
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.  The separated component could also become a road hazard.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 7, 2012.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Notes
Kenworth's recall number is 12kwf.  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.  

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE


Posted on: 2012-01-31
Description
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves.  In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage.  Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.  

Consequence
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire.  Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.  Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 10, 2012.  Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.  

Notes
Kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12kwa/0112-a.customers 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.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES


Posted on: 2013-11-21
Description
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle.  The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit.  Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  121, air brake systems.

Consequence
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge.  The recall began on january 15, 2014.  Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.  Kenworth's recall number is 13kwl.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR


Posted on: 2015-05-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, c500, c540, c550, t660, t800, w900, and 963 trucks manufactured november 1, 2010, to april 6, 2015.  In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.

Consequence
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.  Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Paccar is still developing and testing a remedy.  The recall is expected to begin in july 2015.  An interim letter was sent to owners on july 2, 2015.  The recall began on september 2, 1015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwf.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2015-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines.  Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures.  These repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on june 12, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc.  At 1-800-343-7357.  Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software.  In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020.  The recall began may 26, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software.  In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020.  The recall began may 26, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.

Notes
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.