Recall 12V332 affects 21 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks for weak upper bunk restraint belts and buckles. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 21 2013 T680 trucks under recall 12V332 because the upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly is below the specified strength. In a crash or sudden deceleration, the buckle can unlatch unexpectedly and increase injury risk for an occupant; the Kenworth dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly in a 2013 Kenworth T680 is the belt system for the sleeper's upper bunk. Its job is to help keep a person in the bunk when the truck moves, turns, brakes, or hits rough pavement. The buckle locks the belt so the restraint can take load instead of letting the sleeper move freely.
On affected T680 trucks, that belt and buckle assembly was built below the specified strength. A restraint that is too weak does not provide the holding force Kenworth designed into the bunk system. If the belt or buckle is loaded hard, the assembly can fail or release instead of keeping the occupant in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal during a quick visual check, so the VIN decides whether this specific truck is included in recall 12V332.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Kenworth T680 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash or sudden deceleration, the upper bunk restraint harness buckle can unlatch unexpectedly. That raises the risk of injury for an occupant using the upper bunk restraint. Have the bunk restraint replaced before carrying an occupant in the upper bunk while the truck is moving. 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.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask whether the free upper-bunk-restraint replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V332 when you call, and give the dealer the Kenworth owner notice date of August 20, 2012 if needed.
- Avoid using the upper bunk until the repair is complete; the weak belt and buckle assembly can unlatch in a crash or sudden deceleration.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assemblies covered by recall 12V332. The work focuses on the bunk restraint hardware that holds an occupant in the upper sleeper bunk. The record does not list a current remedy status, so confirm availability for your VIN before planning the visit. Once the dealer repair is available for your truck, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| July 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V332?
Recall 12V332 covers 21 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. The upper bunk restraint belt and buckle assembly can be below specified strength. Kenworth dealers replace the affected upper bunk restraints for free.
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 12V332. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to schedule replacement of the upper bunk restraints. Reference recall number 12V332 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 dealers replace the upper bunk restraints in affected 2013 T680 trucks free of charge, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is occupant injury during a crash or sudden deceleration. If the upper bunk restraint harness buckle unexpectedly unlatches, the upper bunk occupant loses the intended restraint protection. The dealer repair replaces the affected restraints for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V332000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V332 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V332000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (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 →