Vehicle recall 13V048000 · February 13, 2013
Peterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 2 more models
The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 2013
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13KWB/0213-B
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,019
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T680 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Kenworth T880 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Peterbilt 567 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Peterbilt 579 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
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