Defect Description For Recall
Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) Is Recalling Certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, And T880 Trucks Manufactured January 5, 2015, To January 7, 2015 And 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, And 579 Trucks Manufactured January 2, 2015, To January 9, 2015 And Equipped With Eaton Fuller Fr 10-Speed Manual Transmissions. In The Affected Vehicles, When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Moved From Reverse To Neutral, The Reverse Gear May Stay Engaged. When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Moved From Reverse To A Forward Gear Position, The Transmission May Mechanically Lock Because Both The Reverse Gear And Forward Gear Are Simultaneously Engaged.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
384
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V639000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Even Though The Transmission Has Been Shifted Out Of Reverse Into Neutral, The Vehicle May Unexpectedly Move Backwards, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify The Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair The Affected Transmissions If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 4, 2015. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000 Or Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’S Numbers For This Recall Are 15Kwm (Kenworth) And 1015N (Peterbilt).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20150102
End Of Manufacture
20150109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
20151204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20151009
Make Campaign Number
15KWN and 1015N