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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V779📅 Oct 17, 2022

2022–2023 Kenworth T680 & 2022–2023 Kenworth T880 + 6 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
22V779000
Manufacturer recall #
22KWK and 22PBK
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
74,730
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 16, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V779 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V779?

2022–2023 Kenworth T680 & 2022–2023 Kenworth T880 + 6 more. 74,730 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.