2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published December 28, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V840000, published December 28, 2017 and initiated December 22, 2017. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 567
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2018 PETERBILT 567 | 2018 PETERBILT 579 | 2018 KENWORTH T880
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V840000 on December 28, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 567.