Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 18V-931 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 18V-931 covers 25,556 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V931000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 934 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 3, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.