CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
- Risk
- Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWB.
- 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
The starter interrupt on certain heavy trucks may allow the engine to start when the transmission is not in Park. This means the vehicle can start while it is not in the proper safety position, so it does not meet a federal safety standard for transmission shift position and starter interlock.
Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park can cause unintended movement, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be cautious about starting the vehicle and always confirm the transmission is in Park before starting the engine.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness at no charge. Owners who have questions can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (recall number 21KWB), and you should check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T440 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T470 | 2022 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2022 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2022 |