Recall 12V333 affects 21 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks for an unreadable upper-bunk warning label. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 21 2013 T680 trucks because the warning label on the front of the upper bunk can deform after installation and become unreadable. If the label cannot be read, an occupant lacks the bunk safety recommendations and faces increased injury risk in a crash or sudden deceleration; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part on the 2013 Kenworth T680 is the warning label on the front of the upper bunk. That label is supposed to stay flat and readable after installation so a driver or passenger can read the bunk safety instructions from the sleeper area. The recall is about the label itself, not a mechanical part in the truck.
On affected T680 trucks, the label deforms after it is installed. When the label changes shape, the printed text becomes hard to read or unreadable. That defeats the purpose of the label because the safety message is no longer clear to someone using the upper bunk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue shows up when the upper bunk warning label no longer sits correctly or the text on it cannot be read.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Kenworth T680 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
Not every 2013 Kenworth T680 truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unreadable warning label leaves occupants without safety recommendations for riding in the vehicle. That missing guidance increases the risk of personal injury in a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration. Keep the label area available for inspection and schedule the label replacement soon. 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 Kenworth's recall notice if you have not received it; owner notification began on August 20, 2012.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to ask about the free replacement warning label that fixes the unreadable upper-bunk safety label.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V333 when you call.
- Call Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5440 with questions about the label replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the warning label on the front of the upper bunk in the affected T680. The new label restores readable bunk warning text, because the original label can deform after installation and become unreadable. The dealer repair will be free once available. Ask the service desk to confirm that campaign 12V333 applies to your VIN before the truck is brought in for recall work.
Timeline
| July 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V333?
Recall 12V333 covers 21 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks with a front upper bunk warning label that can deform and become unreadable. Kenworth dealers will replace the affected warning label 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 12V333. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the upper bunk warning label replacement. Reference recall number 12V333 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, and Kenworth dealers will replace the affected upper bunk warning label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that an unreadable upper bunk warning label leaves the occupant without the safety recommendations for that bunk area. In a crash or sudden vehicle deceleration, that missing guidance increases the risk of personal injury.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V333000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V333 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V333000 |
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 →