Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, And T880 Trucks, Equipped With Certain Eaton Endurant And Paccar Amt Transmissions. The Transmission Control Module (Tcm) May Allow The Engine To Crank Briefly Even If The Transmission Shifter Is Not In Neutral. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 102, “Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
579
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V840000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
If The Transmission Is Not In Neutral When The Engine Begins Running, There May Be Unintended Vehicle Movement, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Tcm Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 6, 2018. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000, Or Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000. Paccar’S Numbers For This Recall Are 1217F And 1717Kwf.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20170501
End Of Manufacture
20171222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1222
Date Owners Notified
20180206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20171222
Make Campaign Number
1217F and 17KWF
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
102