2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Posted on: 2024-01-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Consequence
A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed february 23, 2024. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24kwa and 24pba.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Posted on: 2024-03-11
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480, t880, w990, and 2021-2025 t680 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Consequence
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24pbe and 24kwe.
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.nhtsa.gov.