Recall 13V244 covers 4 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks with disabled start-in-gear protection. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 4 2014 T470 and T800 trucks under recall 13V244 because a setting in the Electronic Service Analysis tool disabled start-in-gear protection. A truck started with the automatic transmission in gear can move unexpectedly and raise crash risk; the Kenworth dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The start-in-gear protection feature on the 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 is a software safeguard tied to trucks with automatic transmissions. Its normal job is to keep the engine from starting when the transmission is already in gear. That protection helps prevent the truck from moving the moment the engine starts.
On affected trucks, a setting in the Electronic Service Analysis tool was switched the wrong way. That tool manages service parameters in the truck's electronic systems. With the start-in-gear protection disabled, the truck can be started while the automatic transmission is still in gear.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not identify a dashboard light, sound, or other driver notice before the disabled setting allows the truck to start in gear.
Who's affected?
Both T470 and T800 trucks share the same two component categories: electrical system software and automatic transmission.
| 2014 Kenworth T470 | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T470 | automatic transmission |
| 2014 Kenworth T800 | electrical system software |
| 2014 Kenworth T800 | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 4 |
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?
If a T470 or T800 starts while still in gear, it can move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash. Before starting, confirm the transmission is out of gear and keep your foot on the brake. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Kenworth T470 or T800 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer with your VIN to confirm the free ESA parameter correction for your truck.
- Ask the dealer to correct the ESA setting that restores start-in-gear protection for the automatic transmission.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V244 when you call.
- Confirm the transmission is in park or neutral before starting the truck until the correction is complete.
What happens at the repair
Kenworth's remedy is to correct the Electronic Service Analysis (ESA) parameter that disabled start-in-gear protection. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Kenworth technician updates that setting so the truck is protected against starting while the automatic transmission is in gear. Parts and labor are covered by the recall. The recall began on June 27, 2013, but the VIN still decides whether your 2014 T470 or T800 is included.
Timeline
| June 11, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V244?
Recall 13V244 covers 4 2014 Kenworth T470 and T800 trucks with an ESA software parameter that disabled start-in-gear protection. The truck can start while the automatic transmission is in gear, which can make it move unexpectedly and increase crash risk. Kenworth dealers correct the ESA parameter for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Kenworth T470 or T800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V244. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the ESA parameter correction. Reference recall number 13V244 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. A franchised Kenworth dealer will correct the ESA parameter free of charge, including parts and labor needed for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected vehicle movement at startup. If the truck starts while the automatic transmission is already in gear, it can move before the driver intends, increasing crash risk. Until the repair is complete, confirm the transmission is in park or neutral before starting.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V244000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 1-425-468-7400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V244 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V244000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →