Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."
What could happen
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2017–2018
- Kenworth T880 2017–2018
- Peterbilt 567 2017–2018
- Peterbilt 579 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V092000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,938
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 17, 2016 to Dec 31, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
- Maker's own recall number
- 18KWA and 118-A
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 102
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.