Recall 18V092000: 2017–2018 Kenworth T680, 2017–2018 Kenworth T880, 2017–2018 Peterbilt 567 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 2, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,938
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 1-940-591-4220. 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Kenworth T680
- 2018 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T880
- 2018 Kenworth T880
- 2017 Peterbilt 567
- 2018 Peterbilt 567
- 2017 Peterbilt 579
- 2018 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V092000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18KWA and 118-A
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Mar 9, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (Electrical System); Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) (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