2018 KENWORTH T680; 2018 KENWORTH T880; 2018 PETERBILT 567; 2018 PETERBILT 579
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, and Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with specific Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module may allow the engine to start even when the transmission shifter is not in neutral, which could cause unintended vehicle movement and increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 to arrange the software update. The recall numbers are 1217F for Peterbilt and 1717KWF for Kenworth.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. 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."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.