KENWORTH T880 2018: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V275000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T880 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

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.