KENWORTH T680 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V915000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2021 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-10 |
Production Dates: 2020-05-22 - 2024-12-03
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24KWL, 24PBL
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 220972
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units "ECU". Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Safety systems that depend on the ECU "Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System" may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
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 nhtsa.gov.
