CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
- Risk
- Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail on certain trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. If it fails, the vehicle may move unintentionally, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by mail. Authorized dealers will update the transmission control module at no cost to you. To check whether your truck is included, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
If you own an affected truck, schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle