2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W900 | 2022 Kenworth T680 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Published July 21, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V546000, published July 21, 2021 and initiated July 20, 2021. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W900 | 2022 Kenworth T680 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T880
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2022 KENWORTH T880 | 2022 KENWORTH W900 | 2022 KENWORTH T680
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W900 | 2022 Kenworth T680 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V546000 on July 21, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T880.