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2018-2020 Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 recall: parking brake

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 5, 2019. It covers about 1,837 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,837
reported
Apr 5, 2019
owners notified
Aug 6, 2019
related complaints
10

Parking brake

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V275000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about brakes problems.

Questions about recall 19V275000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 parking brake?

Yes. Recall 19V275000, reported on April 5, 2019, covers about 1,837 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V275000?

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.

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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