The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V840000·Announced 2017-12-22

PACCAR Recalls 2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Transmission Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because the transmission control module may allow the engine to start without the shifter in neutral, risking unintended movement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks equipped with specific Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The recall involves 1,222 vehicles.

The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102. If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software free of charge. The recall began on 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.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, T880, 567, 579
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,222

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 (4)

  • T680
  • T880
  • 567
  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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