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Recalls for 2018 Kenworth T680

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DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL


Posted on: 2017-07-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines.  These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge.  The recall began july 1, 2017.  Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400.  Paccar's number for this recall is c1909.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 2018-02-06
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter.  The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly.  The display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect, and number 101, control and displays.

Consequence
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge.  The recall began on march 9, 2018.  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 is 18kwa and 118-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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL


Posted on: 2018-02-06
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter.  The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly.  The display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect, and number 101, control and displays.

Consequence
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge.  The recall began on march 9, 2018.  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 is 18kwa and 118-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 #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)


Posted on: 2017-12-28
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 peterbilt 567, 579, kenworth t680, and t880 trucks, equipped with certain eaton endurant and paccar amt transmissions.  The transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect.

Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge.  The recall began february 6, 2018.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 1217f and 1717kwf.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)


Posted on: 2017-12-28
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 peterbilt 567, 579, kenworth t680, and t880 trucks, equipped with certain eaton endurant and paccar amt transmissions.  The transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect.

Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge.  The recall began february 6, 2018.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 1217f and 1717kwf.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)


Posted on: 2017-12-28
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 peterbilt 567, 579, kenworth t680, and t880 trucks, equipped with certain eaton endurant and paccar amt transmissions.  The transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect.

Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge.  The recall began february 6, 2018.  Owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 1217f and 1717kwf.

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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2018-12-12
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018 kenworth t680 and t880, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks.  The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

Consequence
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners an interim notification on february 4, 2019.  The recall began february 28, 2019.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258.  Paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwg, and 18pbd.

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 - PARKING BRAKE


Posted on: 2019-04-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 t680 and t880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions.  During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge.  Paccar issued owners and interim notification on june 3, 2019.  The recall began august 6, 2019.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258.  Paccar's number for this recall is 19kwb.

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 - 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 #12 - 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.

DEFECT #13 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 2020-09-29
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2021 kenworth t680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m cab and wabco 6s/6m abs brake system with drum brakes.  The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake abs modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.

Consequence
Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, abs modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge.  The recall began november 30, 2020.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888.  Paccar's number for this recall is 20kwd.

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.