2022 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 20, 2021. It covers about 6,916 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,916
reported: Jul 20, 2021
owners notified: Jun 14, 2022

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Risk: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

Recall number 21V546000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V546000

Is there a recall on the 2022 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others defroster/defogger/hvac system?

Yes. Recall 21V546000, reported on July 20, 2021, covers about 6,916 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V546000?

Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

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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