The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V092000·Announced 2018-02-02

PACCAR Recalls 2017-2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Display Error

PACCAR is recalling 2017-2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because the transmission gear display may show incorrectly, potentially preventing the truck from moving.

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 the vehicle may fail to move as expected, increasing crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with a right-hand stalk shifter. The recall involves 1,938 vehicles.

The defect involves the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected. The display may incorrectly show 'N' (Neutral) when the shifter is set to 'D' (Drive) or 'R' (Reverse). As a result, the truck may not move as expected. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 102 and 101.

A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 579, 567, T680, T880
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,938

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)

  • 579
  • 567
  • T680
  • T880

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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