Vehicle recall 13V222000 · May 28, 2013
Peterbilt 330, Peterbilt 337 and 21 more models
An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
- Consequence
- Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Kenworth's recall campaign number is 13KWF. Peterbilt's recall campaign number is 0513-E.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V222000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2013
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13KWF, 0513-E
- Owner notification
- June 14, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,773
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T170 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T270 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T370 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T470 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T660 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T680 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T800 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T880 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth W900 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 330 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 337 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 348 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 365 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 367 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 382 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 384 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 386 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 388 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 389 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 389K (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 567 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 579 (2014): 2014
- Peterbilt 587 (2014): 2014
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.