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2008-2020 Kenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and others recall: abs warning light

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 6, 2020. It covers about 460,515 vehicles.

vehicles affected
460,515
reported
Apr 6, 2020
owners notified
May 26, 2020
related complaints
36

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

Recall number 20V199000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about brakes problems.

2017 Kenworth T1702018 Kenworth T1702019 Kenworth T1702020 Kenworth T1702017 Kenworth T2702018 Kenworth T2702019 Kenworth T2702020 Kenworth T2702017 Kenworth T3702018 Kenworth T3702019 Kenworth T3702020 Kenworth T370

Questions about recall 20V199000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and others abs warning light?

Yes. Recall 20V199000, reported on April 6, 2020, covers about 460,515 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V199000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

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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