The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V262000·Announced 2021-04-13

Kenworth Recalls 2022 Trucks Due to Starter Interlock Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 trucks because the starter interrupt may allow starting when the transmission is not in PARK.

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 structural vehicle defect (starter interlock) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the starter interrupt system, which may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in the PARK position. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, which governs transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.

The defect poses a safety risk because starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or crashes associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by PACCAR, with letters mailed on May 26, 2021. Dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-825-5888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T800B, W990, T440, T470
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
53

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)

  • T800B
  • W990
  • T440
  • T470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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