PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337
— Recall Campaign #18V931000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 25,556 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V931000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 21, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V931000 |
| Units affected: | 25,556 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH C500
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T270
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T370
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T440
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T660
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T680
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T800
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH T880
- 2018-2019 KENWORTH W900
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 337
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 348
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 365
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 367
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 389
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 567
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 579
- 2018-2019 PETERBILT 587