KENWORTH T880 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V906000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T880 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-03 2021-11-19 2021-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21KWG and 21PBM

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 908

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake "winch brake" may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 "Kenworth"; or 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.

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.nhtsa.gov.