PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 20, 2019
(Campaign #: 19PBF)
Improperly Mounted Steering Bracket
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. The steering assist cylinder bracket may not have been properly mounted.
NHTSA ID: 19V917000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 21
Consequence Summary:
The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will correcting the mounting, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on January 31, 2020. The recall began March 4, 2020. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBF.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.19
December 19, 2019
(Campaign #: 19KWE and 19PBG)
Rear Axle Output Shafts May Fracture
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
NHTSA ID: 19V911000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 148
Consequence Summary:
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.57
October 15, 2019
(Campaign #: 19PBE)
Incorrect Placement of Conspicuity Tape
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with a sleeper box. The conspicuity tape may have been installed in the incorrect location, affecting the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, 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: 19V733000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 248
Consequence Summary:
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install additional conspicuity tape on back of sleeper in correct location, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.24
August 22, 2019
(Campaign #: 19PBD)
Weld May Crack in Steering Shaft/Loss of Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.
NHTSA ID: 19V618000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 109
Consequence Summary:
If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.62
August 16, 2019
(Campaign #: 19KWD)
Loose Compression Fittings on Brake Treadle Valves
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve.
NHTSA ID: 19V606000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 139
Consequence Summary:
A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake treadle valve hose connections for loose compression fittings, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.66
June 14, 2019
(Campaign #: 19PBC)
Turn Signals May Illuminate with Stop/Tail Lights
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. The turn signals may also light up with the stop/tail lights when the brakes are applied. As such, 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: 19V452000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 343
Consequence Summary:
Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and for trucks with rear amber lights, dealers will add a jumper harness between the chassis electrical harness and amber tail lights, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.87
May 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 19KWC and 19PBC)
Mirror Glass May Detach
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
NHTSA ID: 19V340000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 3,907
Consequence Summary:
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the upper mirror glass/mirror carrier, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Kenworth owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 19KWC and 19PBC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.24
April 9, 2019
(Campaign #: 19PBB)
Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 19V282000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,051
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.65
April 5, 2019
(Campaign #: 19KWB)
Cold Temperature may result in Parking Brake Delay
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 19V275000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,837
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.92
March 5, 2019
(Campaign #: 19KWA)
Rear Axles Inadequately Lubricated
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
NHTSA ID: 19V176000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 93
Consequence Summary:
Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Paccar will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will inspect all of the rear axles for the presence of oil. If no oil is present, the wheels ends will be removed and the bearings, hub and axle shaft will be inspected for damage. If excessive wear or heat damage is evident, the components will be replaced, as necessary. Oil will then be added per the axle specifications. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 19KWA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.12
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