2018 KENWORTH T880 RECALL - #17V840000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 KENWORTH T880 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
6/19/2017 - 12/19/2017 |
| Recalled on |
12/28/2017 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
2/6/2018 |
| # Affected |
1,222 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. 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." |
| Consequences |
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 KENWORTH T880 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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