Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V612000 Reported December 5, 2013

Stop/tail/turn lamp housing/fmvss 108

Paccar Incorporated · Exterior Lighting · 5,087 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V612000
Manufacturer Campaign
13KWN
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
5,087
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 5, 2013
Completion Rate
76.45

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t700, t800, t880, c500 and w900 trucks manufactured july 1, 2013 through september 17, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the plastic housing of the stop/tail/turn (stt) lamp can shrink and allow the light bulb to fall out of the mounted retention ring. as such, the stop/tail/turn light would not be illuminated, and the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108 "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective stt lamps with new lamps. The recall began on february 4, 2014. customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. kenworth's number for this recall is 13kwm.

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 13V612000 or campaign 13KWN.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V612000

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

What is recall 13V612000?

NHTSA recall 13V612000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on December 5, 2013. It addresses: Stop/tail/turn lamp housing/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 5,087 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V612000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13KWN. 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.