Vehicle recall 13V244000 · June 11, 2013
Kenworth T470 and T800
A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature.
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 T470 and T800 trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 22, 2013. A parameter in the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) tool was mistakenly switched to disable the start-in-gear protection feature. Because of this, the vehicles may be started when the automatic transmission is in gear.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will correct the ESA parameter, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. PACCAR's recall number is 13KWH. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
- 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
- 13V244000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 11, 2013
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13KWH
- Owner notification
- June 27, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T470 (2014): 2014
- Kenworth T800 (2014): 2014
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