Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. 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."
What could happen
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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 July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T660 2015–2018
- Kenworth T680 2015–2018
- Kenworth T800 2015–2018
- Kenworth T880 2015–2018
- Kenworth W900 2015–2018
- Peterbilt 567 2017–2018
- Peterbilt 579 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V368000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 85,626
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 15, 2016 to Jun 2, 2017
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light
- Maker's own recall number
- 18KWD;18PBB
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
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: Fuel system, diesel Oct 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Nov 17, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 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.