Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V275000

Parking brake

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V275000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
1,837
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-05
Owners notified
2019-08-06

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T6802020 2019 2018
KENWORTH T8802020 2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.