Kenworth T680, T880 (2018-2020): Parking brake
Recall 19V275000 · Apr 5, 2019 · PACCAR Incorporated
1,837
vehicles affected
1,837
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V275000
- Date
- Apr 5, 2019
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,837
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V275000?
2 models: Kenworth T680 (2018-2020), Kenworth T880 (2018-2020), about 1,837 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V275000?
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.
What can happen?
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.