Recall 22V-779: 2022–2023 Kenworth T680, 2022–2023 Kenworth T880 and 6 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2022, covering about 74,730 vehicles.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
The risk
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK.
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
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V779000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth T880 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Kenworth W990 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2022, 2023 | All 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 22V-779?
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
How is recall 22V-779 fixed?
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK.
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.