2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Published February 6, 2018 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V092000, published February 6, 2018 and initiated February 2, 2018. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. 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," and number 101, "Control and Displays.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 579
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2017 PETERBILT 579 | 2018 PETERBILT 567 | 2018 PETERBILT 579 | 2017 PETERBILT 567 | 2017 KENWORTH T680 | 2017 KENWORTH T880 | 2018 KENWORTH T680 | 2018 KENWORTH T880
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V092000 on February 6, 2018. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. 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," and number 101, "Control and Displays.
What should I do if I have this product?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 579.