2013 KENWORTH T680 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KENWORTH T680
The 2013 KENWORTH T680 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 18 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 KENWORTH T680
NHTSA has recorded 18 recalls for the 2013 KENWORTH T680, potentially affecting up to 977,624 vehicles.
Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 18V816000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,619 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
View full details →Recall 17V471000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 5,731 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for...
View full details →Recall 17V471000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 5,731 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for...
View full details →Recall 15V458000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
| 12,551 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard...
Consequence: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
View full details →Recall 15V458000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 12,551 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard...
Consequence: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
View full details →Recall 14V027000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options. The affected vehicles have the parking brake incorrectly placed on the non-driven rear axle.
Consequence: If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.
View full details →Recall 14V012000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 11,056 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 chassis manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 14, 2013, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 chassis manufactured January 20, 2012, through October 11, 2013, and equipped with Inteva-brand door latch assemblies. In the affected vehicles, the doors may lock permanently while closed or may be opened from the outside even after...
Consequence: If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228. Kenworth's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 13V091000 — SEAT BELTS
| 2,509 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the seat belt buckles of both the driver and passenger seat may fray.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
View full details →Recall 13V048000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 2,019 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while...
Consequence: An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 13V048000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,019 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from January 20, 2012, through January 31, 2013. The Exterior Lights Self-Test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while...
Consequence: An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The services will be offered free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 13V027000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning...
Consequence: An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
View full details →Recall 13V027000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning...
Consequence: An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
View full details →Recall 12V333000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. The warning label located on the front of the upper bunk may deform after installation, making the text unreadable.
Consequence: If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration.
Remedy: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning label in the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 12V332000 — EQUIPMENT
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19, 2012, THROUGH MAY 15, 2012. THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION, AN UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT HARNESS BUCKLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 12V249000 — EQUIPMENT
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 76 SLEEPER AND GREY OR TAN COLOR-MATCHED BUNK RESTRAINTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Consequence: FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL NEW BUNK RESTRAINTS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
View full details →Recall 12V214000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 KENWORTH T680, AND PETERBILT 579 VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE BRAKE TIMING TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 FOR TRAILER CIRCUITS WHEN 15 FOOT COILED TRAILER LINES ARE USED.
Consequence: THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL A RELAY VALVE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KENWORTH T680
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KENWORTH T680.
Safety Rating for the 2013 KENWORTH T680
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KENWORTH T680 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KENWORTH T680
PACCAR INCORPORATED has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 KENWORTH T680. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIB-E-101 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KENWORTH: A CERTIFIED EPA/CARB LABEL MUST REPLACED THE PREVIOUS TEST EXEMPTION EPA/CARB LABEL, WHICH WILL EXPIRE. MODEL 2013-2013 T680, T880. *PE
TIB-26-025 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DURING ASSEMBLY, OIL SUPPLY LINE HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY SEATED AND RESULTED IN OIL PRESSURE TO BEARINGS BEING REDUCED. MODEL 2014 T680. *PE
TIB-14-024 — EQUIPMENT
KENWORTH: ON SOME TRUCKS, CROSS BRACE AND FUEL TANK WILL CONTACT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE AND NEED TO REPLACE, AND REMOVE, CROSS BRACE, AND IF ANY DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK, REPLACE. MODEL T680. *PE
TIB-14-024 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
KENWORTH: ON SOME TRUCKS, CROSS BRACE AND FUEL TANK WILL CONTACT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE AND NEED TO REPLACE, AND REMOVE, CROSS BRACE, AND IF ANY DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK, REPLACE. MODEL T680. *PE
TIB-02-131 — STRUCTURE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE SUN VISOR. THE SUN VISOR MAY FLUTTER IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ROOF PANELS TO CRACK. *JS
TIB-02-130 — STRUCTURE
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE UNDER CAB CLOSEOUTS. EXHAUSTS CAN CONTACT DPF HARNESS. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULT CODE OR THE VEHICLE TO GO IN TO LIMP MODE DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE INTERFERENCE. THIS INCLUDES VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 07/09/2013. *JS
TIB-34-049 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
KENWORTH: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED (P30-1011-108), DUE TO RECALLED REMOVAL AND DISABLING OF 13KWB, TO FIX PRE TRIP LIGHT INSPECTION FUNCTION ISSUE AND REINSTALL SWITCH. MODELS 2013 T680, T880. *PE
TIB-34-043 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KENWORTH: CERTAIN TRUCKS HAVE ISSUES WITH DOOR MODULE WAKE UP, MIRROR JITTERINESS AND HEAD AND PARK LAMPS SWITCH POSITIONS TIED TOGETHER. MODEL 2012 T680. *PE
TIB-34-043 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: CERTAIN TRUCKS HAVE ISSUES WITH DOOR MODULE WAKE UP, MIRROR JITTERINESS AND HEAD AND PARK LAMPS SWITCH POSITIONS TIED TOGETHER. MODEL 2012 T680. *PE
TIB-02-120 — SEATS
KENWORTH: TESTING PROCEDURES SHOWS C- SCISSOR LINKAGE EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE RELATIVE MOTION AND INSTALLING NON CRITICAL SUPPORT BRACKET TO MINIMIZE RELATIVE MOTION OF C- SCISSOR LINKAGE. MODELS 39 QV AND VV T680S.. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KENWORTH T680
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T680
- 2011 KENWORTH T680 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH T680 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH T680 (current)
- 2014 KENWORTH T680 — 18 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH T680 — 14 complaints
- 2016 KENWORTH T680 — 7 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH T680 — 9 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH T680 — 17 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- 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
- KENWORTH T660 — 10 total complaints