ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Published June 7, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 1, 2018
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 567
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2018 PETERBILT 567 | 2018 PETERBILT 579 | 2017 PETERBILT 579 | 2016 KENWORTH T660 | 2018 KENWORTH T660 | 2017 PETERBILT 567 | 2017 KENWORTH T660 | 2015 KENWORTH T660 | 2015 KENWORTH T800 | 2015 KENWORTH W900 | 2015 KENWORTH T680 | 2015 KENWORTH T880 | 2016 KENWORTH T680 | 2016 KENWORTH T880 | 2016 KENWORTH T800 | 2016 KENWORTH W900 | 2017 KENWORTH T680 | 2017 KENWORTH T800 | 2017 KENWORTH T880 | 2017 KENWORTH W900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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