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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2015-04-03
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks manufactured november 17, 2014, to january 5, 2015.  The affected vehicles are equipped with meritor mt-40-14x rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

Consequence
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.

Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge.  The recall began may 29, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwb.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS


Posted on: 2015-05-11
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 1, 2015, to april 20, 2015.  During assembly, the affected vehicles did not undergo the rear wheel mounting torque verification process, and thus the rear wheels may be loose.

Consequence
If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge.  The recall began on july 1, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwg.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl).  The drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds.  Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge.  The recall began on september 167, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS


Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, and t880 trucks manufactured january 14, 2010, to may 22, 2015, and equipped with hid headlamps and the option for daytime running lamps (drl).  The drls are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the drls on these vehicles override the hazard flashing functionality after the brake pedal is pushed for more than two seconds.  Normal hazard flashing functionality returns once the service brake is released.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the drl, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge.  The recall began on september 167, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Kenworth's number for this recall is 15kwl.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2015-10-09
Description
Paccar (paccar incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 kenworth t680, t800, and t880 trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to january 7, 2015 and 2016 peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured january 2, 2015, to january 9, 2015 and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions.  In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged.  When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Consequence
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on december 4, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 1015n (peterbilt).  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 16, 2015, to march 9, 2015.  The affected vehicles are equipped with an sr-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse.  In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  121, air brake systems.

Consequence
A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the air line installations as required, free of charge.  The recall began on september 16, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is 15kwk.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2015-05-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 kenworth t660, t680, t880 trucks manufactured february 18, 2013, to april 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured december 13, 2010, to april 20, 2015.  The affected trucks, equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and delco-remy 40si alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.  

Consequence
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge.  Paccar issued an interim notification to owners on july 10, 2015.  The recall began on september 16, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwe and 515-f.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2015-09-24
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to august 12, 2015, and 2016 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured august 4, 2015, to august 12, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge.  The recall began on october 22, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 915-l (peterbilt).

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE


Posted on: 2015-09-24
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to august 12, 2015, and 2016 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured august 4, 2015, to august 12, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge.  The recall began on october 22, 2015.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 915-l (peterbilt).

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2017-02-21
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks.  The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge.  The recall began on april 13, 2017.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2017-02-21
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks.  The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge.  The recall began on april 13, 2017.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #15 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #16 - STEERING


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #17 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016 peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389g, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and kenworth k170, t170, t270, t370, t440, t470,t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.  The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.  If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on november 13, 2017.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is p817-c.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #18 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software.  In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020.  The recall began may 26, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #19 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL


Posted on: 2020-04-07
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles equipped with namux software.  In the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems, and 136, electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles.

Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners an interim notification on june 4, 2020.  The recall began may 26, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's number for this recall is 20pbc and 20kwb.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.