KENWORTH T680 2018: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V275000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-04-05 | 2019-04-08 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-03 - 2019-02-27
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19KWB
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1837
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.
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.
