Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V082000 Reported March 6, 2013

Seat belt anchor reinforcement may be misinstalled

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V082000
Manufacturer Campaign
13KWE
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
17
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2013

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t270 and t370 trucks, manufactured from january 31, 2013, through february 4, 2013. the left hand seat belt floor pan reinforcement bracket was not positioned correctly during assembly. this could result in the failure of the seat belt anchor mounting.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will remove, reposition, and reinstall the reinforcement bracket free of charge. the recall began on april 15, 2013. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 13V082000 or campaign 13KWE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V082000?

NHTSA recall 13V082000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on March 6, 2013. It addresses: Seat belt anchor reinforcement may be misinstalled. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V082000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13KWE. 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.