2018–2019 Kenworth C500 & 2018–2019 Kenworth T270 + 15 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
💥 The risk
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V931000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18PBE; 18KWH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 25,556
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 23, 2019
- Built
- Apr 5, 2017 – Jun 20, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.