3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 kenworth t680, t880, w990, t800, w900 and peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a cummins x15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Consequence
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2021. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwa and 21pbb.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-21
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles. The hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace hvac control head, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on september 18, 2021. Owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth). Paccar's number for this recall is 21kwe.
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 #3 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Posted on: 2021-07-21
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles. The hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace hvac control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available april 30, 2022. Owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth). Paccar's number for this recall is 21kwe.
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.