Recall 12V249 affects 13 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks with flammable sleeper bunk restraints. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 13 2013 T680 trucks equipped with a 76-inch sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints because the bunk-restraint material does not meet the federal interior-flammability standard. If that material meets an ignition source, it raises the risk of a fire, and the Kenworth dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The bunk restraints in the 2013 Kenworth T680 are part of the 76-inch sleeper area. They are the restraint assemblies used at the sleeper bunk, and their job is to help keep the bunk occupant restrained while the truck is in use. Because they sit inside the cab, their material also has to meet the federal flammability rule for interior materials.
On the affected trucks, the grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints do not meet that flammability requirement. The problem is not a moving mechanical part or an adjustment issue. It is a material-compliance defect: the restraint material does not meet the required burn-resistance standard for the truck interior.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a change in how the truck drives because this recall is about how the bunk restraint material performs in a fire.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Kenworth T680 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 13 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Flammable material near an ignition source creates a fire risk. If your 2013 Kenworth T680 is included, keep heat sources and loose combustibles away from the bunk area and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Kenworth T680 is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Kenworth owner notice mailed on July 13, 2012, if you never received it or bought the truck used.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to ask about the free bunk-restraint replacement for the 76-inch sleeper.
- Reference recall number 12V249 when you call Kenworth or the dealer.
- Keep ignition sources away from the grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician installs new bunk restraints in the affected T680 sleeper. The work addresses the bunk restraint material identified in campaign 12V249. The recall notice says owner notification began on July 13, 2012, but the remedy status provided for this page is not marked available. Once Kenworth opens the dealer repair path, the bunk-restraint replacement will be free under the recall, with parts and labor covered.
Timeline
| June 1, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V249?
Recall 12V249 covers 13 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles with a 76-inch sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints that fail FMVSS No. 302 for interior material flammability. In the presence of an ignition source, the material can result in a fire.
What should I do if my 2013 Kenworth T680 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V249. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the new bunk restraints. Reference recall number 12V249 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Kenworth will install new bunk restraints free of charge at a franchised Kenworth dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is fire if the affected bunk restraint material is exposed to an ignition source. Kenworth's recall covers the restraint material because it does not meet the federal flammability standard for interior materials. The free repair replaces the restraints with compliant parts.
What if I bought my Kenworth T680 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the truck, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your T680 is included, then give recall number 12V249 to a franchised Kenworth dealer when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V249000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V249 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V249000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →