April 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V275000
Cold Temperature may result in Parking Brake Delay
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V275
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,837
Summary
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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin June 3, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.
Notes
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.
Federal Recall Information
No. 1BKW 19KWB
Automated Manual Transmissions with Urge-to-Move and with Single Park Brake on Tandem Axles
8/12/2019
| Title | KW 19KWB: Automated Manual Transmissions with Urge-to-Move and with Single Park Brake on Tandem Axles | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bulletin No. | 19KWB | ||||||||||||||||||||
| What’s New Abstract | SSafety Recall-Parts are now available-In cold weather conditions, vehicles with certain automated transmissions and park brake configuration may move without warning when the park brake is set, service brakes released, and transmission is left in gear, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description | 1BKW 19KWB: Automated Manual Transmissions with Urge-to-Move and with Single Park Brake on Tandem Axles | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Introduction | In cold weather conditions the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller (notifying the transmission to shift to neutral) may be delayed. On vehicles equipped with tandem axles having a single axle equipped with park brakes and certain models of automated manual transmissions, it is possible for the signal delay to result in vehicle movement without warning when the park brake is set, service brakes released and transmission is left in gear. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Situation | 1,837 chassis (1,837 U.S. and 0 Canada) T680 and T880 built from 05/03/2017 through 02/27/2019 equipped with tandem axles having a single axle equipped with park brakes and certain models of automated manual transmissions. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | Service all chassis affected that enter your dealership, even if the customer has no issue with the chassis.
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| It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease new vehicles covered by this recall until the defect or noncompliance has been corrected. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty | There is no time or mileage limit for this recall. Kenworth will pay for parts at dealer net plus applicable mark-up and labor:
Take-Off Parts Disposition: Destroy take-off parts 30 days after claim is paid
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| Parts | Parts are available from PACCAR Parts.
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| Procedure | The park brake switch is located behind the gauge pod and HVAC controller.
1. Chock the wheels and turn off the Park Brake to prevent air pressure from being present in the park brake hose. NOTE The B-panel trim is one continuous part that spans from the instrument cluster to the passenger side glovebox. Start prying the trim piece from the lower left corner of the trim piece to reduce damage to the trim piece. 3. Remove the HVAC control from its dash mount. It does not need to be disconnected. |
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August 5, 2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Remedy Now Available
Subject: Safety Recall 19KWB: T680/T880 Automated Manual Transmissions with Urge-to-Move and Single Park Brake on Tandem Axles
NHTSA Recall number 19V275 EXPIRATION DATE: NONE
This notice applies to your vehicle; VIN:
Dear Kenworth Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Kenworth Truck Company has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2018-2020 T680 and T880 vehicles manufactured from 05/03/2017 through 02/27/2019, equipped with a single park brake on tandem axles and certain models of automated manual transmissions. In cold weather conditions, the park brake signal to the transmission controller may be delayed. It is possible for the signal delay to result in vehicle movement without warning when the park brake is set, the service brakes are released, and the transmission is left in gear.
| The problem is… | The park brake pressure switch may send a delayed signal to the transmission controller in cold weather conditions. |
| What your dealer will do… | Dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch. |
| What you must do … | Contact your Kenworth Dealer to schedule an appointment for repair. |
Kenworth has initiated a recall to remedy the defect. Please contact your Kenworth dealer. To find your Kenworth dealer, please visit Dealer Locator at www.Kenworth.com. This repair may take up to 1.0 hour of labor, depending on vehicle configuration and dealer scheduling. This repair will be performed at no charge to you.
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. Receipts for parts and/or labor are required for consideration of reimbursement.
If you require further information about this recall, reimbursement of a pre-notification remedy associated with this recall, or experience any difficulty in making arrangements for this repair, please contact Kenworth Customer Service. Provide your name, your dealer’s city and state, your phone number, your email address (optional), the last 8 digits of your VIN, the recall number, and your question, using one of the following:
Email: Kenworth[email protected]paccar.com with the bulletin number in the subject line or
Mail: Kenworth Truck Company, P.O. Box 1000, Kirkland, WA 98083-1000, Attn: Customer Service Department or
Phone: 425-828-5888
If you conclude that Kenworth Truck Company has not enabled you to remedy this defect in reasonable time and without charge, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If you no longer own this vehicle, we would appreciate your advising us of the new owner if you know their name.
We regret any inconvenience that this work may cause you and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Thank you,
Gordon Clark
Director of After Sales
Kenworth Truck Company
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2018-2020 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2018-2020 |
9 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
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Open in new tab Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V275-7196.PDF 214.017KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V275-2397.pdf 245.902KB
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Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-19V275-7043.pdf 490.04KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-19V275-9267.pdf 208.882KB
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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V275-6146.pdf 205.608KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V275-7997.PDF 214.12KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V275-4943.PDF 211.249KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V275-6526.PDF 211.145KB
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