PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 18PBE; 18KWH)
Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V931000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 25,556
Consequence Summary:
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.69
December 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWG and 18PBD)
Seat Belt may not Adequately Restrain Occupant
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V870000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 6,857
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies that were not sewn, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2019. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWG, and 18PBD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.88
November 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWF & 18PBC)
Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 18V816000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,619
Consequence Summary:
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.03
September 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 18E081)
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
NHTSA ID: 18V657000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 48,896
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18E081.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 22, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWE)
No Warning to Driver if there are Engine Problems
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. The engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (CEL) and stop engine light (SEL) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
NHTSA ID: 18V555000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 11,429
Consequence Summary:
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the ISX15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing CEL and SEL circuits, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.48
June 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWD;18PBB)
Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136
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."
NHTSA ID: 18V368000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 85,626
Consequence Summary:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.83
May 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWC)
Rear Hub Axle Nut may be Over Tightened
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The rear hub axle nut on these vehicles may have been over tightened, possibly causing bearing failure or a fire.
NHTSA ID: 18V359000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disassemble the rear hub assembly, and install new bearings and re-assemble the hub, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWB)
Front Wheel Hub Incorrectly Assembled
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
NHTSA ID: 18V308000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the hub assembly and corrected the installations, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 2, 2018
(Campaign #: 18KWA and 118-A)
Gear Display may not be Accurate/FMVSS 102, 101
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 18V092000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,938
Consequence Summary:
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.89
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