NHTSA ID Number: 10235706
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-176
TSB/Document Date: 2023-05-05
Summary
T680 NextGen A-pillar fairing adhesive is not properly securing the fairing to the A-pillar. Procedures are available to apply new adhesive to the A-Pillar fairing.
02-176: T680 NextGen A-Pillar Fairing Adhesive Failure
4/11/2023 7 Edit © Clone
02-176
T680 NextGen A-Pillar Fairing Adhesive Failure
Subject
T680 NextGen A-Pillar Fairing Adhesive Failure
Whats New Abstract
T680 NextGen A-pillar fairing adhesive is not properly securing the fairing to the A-pillar. Procedures are
available to apply new adhesive to the A-Pillar fairing.
Condition
The A-pillar fairing pieces are loosening at the upper mounting tab location, resulting in one or more of the
following:
© Loose A-pillar fairing
© Knocking
¢ Dramatic vibration
© Wind noise on either side of the windshield
Chassis Affected
All T680 NextGen chassis manufactured from 2/15/2021 through 7/14/2022.
Action
Fix-As-Fail
If a customer comes into your dealership and demonstrates the condition above, follow the procedures to
apply new adhesive to the A-pillar fairing.
Warranty
Through Base Warranty or any applicable active Extended Warranty, Kenworth
will pay for parts at dealer net
plus applicable mark-up and labor:
¢ 0.6 hours labor to apply adhesive to the A-pillar fairing (both sides). Use Quick Claim Code 02176.
e File an additional claim for extraordinary circumstances. A quick claim for standard labor must be filed
first.
e File the claim within 14 days in accordance with Warranty Policy CA009.
PRWS CLAIM CODING
Campaign |02176 |Campaign Type |Field Repair
Code:
Claim Truck Repair Type Fix-As-Fail
Category:
Customer 009 Causal Code 100
Concern
Code
Corrective |12 Responsibility |Camp
Action Code Code:
Failure 002- Causal Part R22-6350/R
Location 007-012
Supplier N/A B23-06A
Code 0.6 hrs
Apply
adhesive to
the A-pillar
(both sides)
per bulletin
procedures
SRT Code
Parts
Parts are available from PACCAR
Parts.
Quanti Part D ipti
uantity| Wi mber escription
1 R42-6121 |ManusBond Sealer 10.10z
As K376-56- |Christmas Tree Fastener
Needed |2 (maximum 2 per truck)
As Locally .
Needed |Sourced Masking Tape
im NOTE
Sealant PN R42-6121 has a 9-month unopened shelf
life
Store below 80° F (27°C)
im NOTE
One tube of sealant can be used to complete this
repair on 2 trucks. Seal the applicator tip with a small
amount of sealant or tape so that the tube can be
used on subsequent trucks.
Background
The T680 NextGen A-pillar fairing underwent a material change and the adhesive used to secure the fairing
was not updated at the time of the change.
Procedure
Please follow your dealership’s safety procedures and precautions to ensure the vehicle can be safely
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