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Campaign 13V222 Posted May 28, 2013 1,773 units

2014 Kenworth T/W Trucks Recall 13V222: Ignition Switch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V222 covers 1,773 2014 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with ignition switches that can start engines unexpectedly. Free repair at a franchised Kenworth dealer.

Kenworth is recalling 1,773 2014 T880, T370, T660, and related trucks under recall 13V222 because an internal ignition switch defect can engage the starter when the key is only partly inserted. Unintended startup can injure someone working in the engine compartment, and standard-transmission trucks can move unexpectedly; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The ignition switch on the 2014 Kenworth trucks covered by this recall is the electrical switch behind the key cylinder. Its normal job is to keep the starter circuit open until the key is turned to the start position. When it works correctly, a partially inserted key does not send power to the starter motor.

On affected trucks, an internal defect inside the ignition switch lets the starter engage too early. The switch can close the starter circuit when the key is only partly inserted, before the driver turns it. That means the truck's starter receives the same electrical signal it should receive only during a normal start.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the starter engages as the key is being inserted, even though the key has not been turned to start the truck.

Who's affected?

Covers T-series, W900, and numbered-series heavy trucks, all tied to the ignition switch electrical system.

2014 Kenworth T880 electrical system
2014 Kenworth T370 electrical system
2014 Kenworth T660 electrical system
2014 Kenworth T800 electrical system
2014 Kenworth W900 electrical system
Units affected1,773

A matching 2014 model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

Unintended engine startup can injure someone working in the engine compartment. In trucks with standard transmissions, unexpected movement creates injury and crash risk. Keep people clear of the engine compartment and ask the dealer about the ignition switch remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kenworth truck is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and ask whether the free ignition-switch replacement is open for your truck.
  3. Reference recall number 13V222 when you call the dealer.
  4. Schedule the ignition-switch replacement that stops the starter from engaging when the key is only partly inserted.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Kenworth mailed one, and ask the dealer to confirm the work is recorded before you pick up the truck.
  6. Keep hands, tools, and people clear of the engine compartment until the ignition switch is repaired.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the affected ignition switch. The repair addresses the internal switch defect that lets the starter engage when the key is only partly inserted, before the key is turned. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. This section does not list a separate reimbursement program, so there is no reimbursement action to take from this record.

Timeline

May 28, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
June 14, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V222?

Recall 13V222 covers 1,773 2014 Kenworth trucks with an ignition switch defect. Per NHTSA campaign 13V222, the starter can engage when the key is only partly inserted, before it is turned. Kenworth dealers replace the affected ignition switch for free.

What should I do if my 2014 Kenworth truck is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V222. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the ignition switch replacement. Reference recall number 13V222 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost, and the recall remedy states that dealers replace the affected ignition switches free of charge. Use recall number 13V222 when you schedule service with a franchised Kenworth dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is unintended engine startup. Per NHTSA campaign 13V222, the starter can engage before the key is turned, which can injure a person working in the engine compartment. Trucks with standard transmissions can also move unexpectedly and lead to injury or a crash.

What if I bought this truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Kenworth truck is included, then contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and reference recall number 13V222.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V222000
Kenworth customer service1-425-828-5000
NHTSA recall #13V222
NHTSA recall # (full)13V222000

Source documents

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 →