Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #21V546000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V546000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles Includes 6,916 affected units, Windshield Defrost Failure, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles. the hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace hvac control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. remedy parts are expected to be available mid-june, 2022. owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth). paccar's number for this recall is 21kwe.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V546000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2021-07-20T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield defrost failure

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 6,916

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21KWE

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles. the hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Consequence Summary: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace hvac control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. remedy parts are expected to be available mid-june, 2022. owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth). paccar's number for this recall is 21kwe.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 44.25

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NHTSA ID: 21V546000

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