The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V639000·Announced 2015-10-09

PACCAR Recalls 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Transmission Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the transmission may lock or cause unexpected backward movement, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission lock) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks and 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between January 2, 2015, and January 9, 2015, and are equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions.

The recall addresses a defect where the reverse gear may remain engaged when the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral. Additionally, if the lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse and forward gears are simultaneously engaged. This defect can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly move backwards even when shifted out of reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall numbers are 15KWM for Kenworth and 1015N for Peterbilt.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 367, 384, 579, 567
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
27

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • 367
  • 384
  • 579
  • 567
  • T680
  • T880
  • T800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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