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2018-2019 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T270 and others recall: clutch assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 21, 2018. It covers about 25,556 vehicles.

vehicles affected
25,556
reported
Dec 21, 2018
owners notified
Feb 23, 2019
related complaints
6

Power train: clutch assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 18V931000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 18V931000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, Kenworth T270 and others clutch assembly?

Yes. Recall 18V931000, reported on December 21, 2018, covers about 25,556 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V931000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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