Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V573000 Reported November 18, 2013

Brake application and release timing/fmvss 121

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 18 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V573000
Manufacturer Campaign
13KWL
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
18
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 18, 2013
Completion Rate
5.56

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13kwl.

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 13V573000 or campaign 13KWL.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V573000

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

What is recall 13V573000?

NHTSA recall 13V573000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on November 18, 2013. It addresses: Brake application and release timing/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 18 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 13V573000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13KWL. 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.