Kenworth recall: Visibility
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.
What could happen
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2022
- Kenworth T880 2022
- Kenworth W900 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V546000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 14, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,916
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Maker's own recall number
- 21KWE
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.nhtsa.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 recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
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.