Every 2013 Kenworth T700 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 12V407000
Aug 20, 2012Power Train:Driveline
- Problem
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
- Risk
- Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
- Fix
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Full recall details for 12V407000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 12V026000
Jan 30, 2012Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
- Problem
- PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
- Risk
- UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
- Fix
- PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Full recall details for 12V026000 →
2013 Kenworth T700 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kenworth T700, reporting 1 crashes. Kenworth has issued at least 14 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
- Engine (3)
- Equipment (3)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
- Power Train (2)
Read Kenworth T700 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kenworth T700. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“I WAS A HARBOR DRIVER THAT HAULED REFERS FROM PORT TO YARD COMPANY TRUCKS THAT WERE ISSUED FOR HARBOR DRIVERS WERE KENWORTHS T700 WITH SUPERSINGLESS TIRES DON'T KNOW IF THOSE ARE THE MANUFACTURES ORIGINAL TIRES.”
2013 KENWORTH T700Jan 1, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10939010
“CAB IS COMING DETACHED FROM FLOOR AND FIREWALL. WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER. TRUCK CAME FROM TRANS AM FLEET. SALES MANAGER STATED THAT THEY HAD SEVERAL TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PACCAR NEEDED TO REINFORCE FLOOR TO FIREWALL AND DOOR JAM.”
2013 KENWORTH T700Jun 14, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11219939
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