NHTSA Recall 15V639000: Manual transmission (power train)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Kenworth T680.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V639000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15KWN and 1015N |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V639000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.