A number of recalls have recently been announced by Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar, Volvo, Mack and Great Dane, which include thousands of trucks and other equipment, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. The recall population was determined based on part number. Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation (ECA) clutch part numbers 122002-35, 122003-42 are the OEM parts used in production. The aftermarket part numbers are 122002-35A and 122003-42A.
The largest of the recalls, from Paccar, includes approximately 25,343 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Affected makes and models include:
Owners of affected trucks will be notified by Paccar, and dealers will update the transmission control module for free. Owners can contact Paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258 with recall number 18PBE and 18KWH. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-931.
Volvo’s recall affects approximately 1,220 model year 2018-2019 Volvo VNL tractors. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module for free. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX1901. NHTSA’s recall number is 19V-032.
Mack’s recall only affects approximately eight model year 2018 Mack Anthem and 2018 Mack Pinnacle trucks. Mack dealers will update the transmission software or replace the clutch for free. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 with recall number SC0415.
Daimler Trucks also issued a recall recently of approximately 501 tractors and chassis equipped with Detroit axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts, which could lead to separation of the tie rod arm and disconnection of the front wheels of the trucks. Affected trucks and chassis include:
