2013 KENWORTH C540 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KENWORTH C540
The 2013 KENWORTH C540 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 KENWORTH C540
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 KENWORTH C540, potentially affecting up to 104,807 vehicles.
Recall 15V271000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 104,807 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motor.
Consequence: As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the water may cause corrosion which, over time, may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: PACCAR is still developing and testing a remedy. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015. An interim letter was sent to owners on July 2, 2015. The recall began on September 2, 1015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KENWORTH C540
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KENWORTH C540.
Safety Rating for the 2013 KENWORTH C540
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KENWORTH C540 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KENWORTH C540
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 KENWORTH C540. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB43-062 — EQUIPMENT
Information Only â This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KENWORTH C540
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH C540
- 2011 KENWORTH C540 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH C540 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH C540 (current)
- 2014 KENWORTH C540 — 0 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH C540 — 0 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH C540 — 0 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T680 — 106 total complaints
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints