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Recall 21V-546: 2022 Kenworth T680, 2022 Kenworth T880 and 1 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 20, 2021, covering about 6,916 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-546
Report date
Jul 20, 2021
Vehicles affected
6,916
Owners notified
Jun 14, 2022

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentVisibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V546000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth T6802022All years
Kenworth T8802022All years
Kenworth W9002022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V-546?

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.

How is recall 21V-546 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.