Rear suspension may re-inflate with key-off
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V027000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V027000?
NHTSA recall 13V027000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 25, 2013. It addresses: Rear suspension may re-inflate with key-off. The recall affects approximately 330 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13KWA/113-A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.