NHTSA Recall 18V092000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,938 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kenworth T680.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V092000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18KWA and 118-A |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Report received | February 2, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. The display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. The display can indicate 'N' when the shifter is set into 'D' or 'R', and the as a result, the truck will not move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
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 18V092000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2017, 2018 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2017, 2018 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2017, 2018 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2017, 2018 |
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.