Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 21V-546 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 21V-546 covers 6,916 Kenworth vehicles for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V546000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.