Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V639000 Reported October 9, 2015

10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse

Paccar Incorporated · Power Train · 27 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V639000
Manufacturer Campaign
15KWN and 1015N
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
27
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2015
Completion Rate
55.56

Defect Summary

Paccar (paccar incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 kenworth t680, t800, and t880 trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to january 7, 2015 and 2016 peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured january 2, 2015, to january 9, 2015 and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions. in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Safety Consequence

Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 15kwm (kenworth) and 1015n (peterbilt).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 15V639000 or campaign 15KWN and 1015N.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V639000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V639000?

NHTSA recall 15V639000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on October 9, 2015. It addresses: 10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V639000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15KWN and 1015N. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.