Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
What could happen
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth C500 2018–2019
- Kenworth T270 2018–2019
- Kenworth T370 2018–2019
- Kenworth T440 2018–2019
- Kenworth T660 2018–2019
- Kenworth T680 2018–2019
- Kenworth T800 2018–2019
- Kenworth T880 2018–2019
- Kenworth W900 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 337 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 348 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 365 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 367 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 389 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 567 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 579 2018–2019
- Peterbilt 587 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V931000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 23, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,556
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2017 to Jun 20, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Clutch assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 18PBE; 18KWH
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 recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 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.