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2022 Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470 and others recall: power train

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 13, 2021. It covers about 53 vehicles.

vehicles affected
53
reported
Apr 13, 2021
owners notified
May 26, 2021

Power train

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk
Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWB.

Recall number 21V262000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V262000

Is there a recall on the 2022 Kenworth T440, Kenworth T470 and others power train?

Yes. Recall 21V262000, reported on April 13, 2021, covers about 53 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V262000?

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWB.

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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