What You're Actually Buying
This is the emblem/badge assembly that mounts on the T680 hood - chrome surround, red Kenworth logo insert. Cosmetic part, but it's molded and drilled to factory spec so it sits flush and lines up with the existing mounting holes.
Fits T680 hoods factory-equipped with this style badge. Kenworth has run a couple different logo styles and sizes across model years, so this isn't a universal fits-all-T680 part. If your hood already has this chrome/red style, you're in the right spot.
It's a bolt-on/adhesive-mount piece depending on how your truck came from the factory - some are pinned through the hood, some are backed with automotive tape plus pins. Check how the old one is attached before you order clips or fasteners separately.
Why These Numbers Cross
K137-541, K137-541-1, and K137-541-1R all show up as the same badge family. The dash-1 and dash-1R suffixes are typically running changes Kenworth made in production - could be a mounting tab tweak, a slightly different backing material, or just a supplier change. The visible logo and mounting footprint stay the same across them.
That's why they cross-reference instead of being three unrelated parts. But 'crosses' doesn't mean identical in every dimension - if your old badge has extra pins or a different backing than what you receive, it can still work, but check that the mounting holes/pins line up before you commit to drilling anything new into the hood.
Rule of thumb: pull the number off your old emblem or the hood panel sticker if there is one, and match it against what's listed. If it's illegical or missing, give us the VIN and we'll pull it from the build sheet.
Ordering From PartStop
We stock these in Tacoma and most orders ship same day if you call before early afternoon. Local fleets can usually swing by and grab one off the shelf same-day, no waiting on freight.
Ships nationwide too if you're not in the Northwest - flat rate small parcel, shows up in a few days depending on your zip.
Comes with our standard 6+ month warranty. If it doesn't match your mounting pattern or the chrome/red doesn't match what you had, call us before you install it - easier to swap unused than after it's stuck to the hood.
KWN0173 Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to KWN0173. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Kenworth | K137-541, K137-541-1, K137-541-1R |
Frequently asked questions
Does K137-541 fit my T680?
Depends on your model year and whether your hood originally had this chrome/red logo style. Kenworth changed badge styles over the years. Pull your old part number or give us the VIN and we'll confirm before you order.
Is K137-541-1R the same as K137-541?
Same badge family, same logo and mounting footprint - the R suffix just marks a running production change. Should interchange fine, but check your old emblem's mounting pins against the new one before final install.
How is this attached to the hood - bolts, clips, or tape?
Depends on how your truck came from the factory - some use pin-mount with adhesive backing, others are just pinned through predrilled holes. Look at how your old one comes off before you order to make sure you're not missing hardware.
Not sure it fits? We check before you pay.
Run your VIN and we’ll match parts to your exact truck, or call the counter — a person who knows trucks verifies fitment by OEM number before the order ships. No wrong-box returns.
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Every part below is a Premium Quality aftermarket Direct Replacement with published OEM cross-reference numbers, a 6+ month warranty and same-business-day shipping from Tacoma, WA. Not sure it fits? Run your VIN — or call and a person who knows trucks will verify fitment before you pay.