Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V546000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V546000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
6,916
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-20
Owners notified
2022-06-14

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 mid-June, 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T6802022
KENWORTH T8802022
KENWORTH W9002022

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.