Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V244000 Reported June 11, 2013

Truck may start while in gear

Paccar Incorporated · Electrical System · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V244000
Manufacturer Campaign
13KWH
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 11, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is started while it is in gear, it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 13V244000 or campaign 13KWH.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V244000

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

What is recall 13V244000?

NHTSA recall 13V244000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 11, 2013. It addresses: Truck may start while in gear. The recall affects approximately 4 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 13V244000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13KWH. 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.