Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 And 579 Trucks And 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 And W900 Trucks. In The Event That The Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Loses Battery And/Or Ignition Power To The Controller, The Dash Warning Light For The Abs May Not Illuminate To Warn The Driver Of The Loss Of Abs. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems,” And 136, “Electronic Stability Control System On Heavy Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T800
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V368000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Unknowingly Operates The Vehicle Without The Abs FunCTIoning, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Namux Software Within The Cab Control Module, Free Of Charge. Paccar Issued Owners An Interim Notification On July 30, 2018. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-918-259-3258 Or Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20140521
End Of Manufacture
20171218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
85626
Date Owners Notified
20200521
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20180601
Make Campaign Number
18KWD;18PBB
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121