6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-14
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t440, t470, t800, and w900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 102, transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.
Consequence
Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in park may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2021. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 21kwb.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-11-19
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 kenworth t880, w990, peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwg and 21pbm.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2022-10-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t680, t880, w990, and peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, control and displays and 102, trans shift lever seq/starter interlock/trans braking effect.
Consequence
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 22kwk and 22pbk.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2022-10-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t680, t880, w990, and peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, control and displays and 102, trans shift lever seq/starter interlock/trans braking effect.
Consequence
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 22kwk and 22pbk.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2022-10-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t680, t880, w990, and peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, control and displays and 102, trans shift lever seq/starter interlock/trans braking effect.
Consequence
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 22kwk and 22pbk.
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.nhtsa.gov.