Recall 15V639000: 2016 Kenworth T680, 2016 Kenworth T800, 2016 Kenworth T880 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 27
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2016 Kenworth T800
- 2016 Kenworth T880
- 2016 Peterbilt 367
- 2016 Peterbilt 384
- 2016 Peterbilt 567
- 2016 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V639000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWN and 1015N
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Dec 4, 2015
- Components
- Power train:manual transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology