KENWORTH C500 2018: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V931000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-23 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2017-04-05 - 2018-06-20
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18PBE; 18KWH
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25556
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
