4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 2019-05-02
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and kenworth t680, t880 and w990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
Consequence
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Paccar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 19kwc and 19pbc.
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:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and kenworth t800, t880, w900, w990 vehicles equipped with watson and chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model sl2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 20pbe and 20kwc.
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.