2013 Kenworth T680 Recall: Equipment
NHTSA campaign 12V332000 · Equipment · filed Jul 16, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
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.
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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.
KENWORTH'S RECALL NUMBER IS 12KWD. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V332000 (manufacturer number 12KWD/12KWE). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.