Trucking news and briefs for Friday, March 15, 2024:
Paccar is recalling more than 100,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to an issue that could result in a loss of communication between the gear shifter and transmission, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
The recall affects approximately 116,343 units. Affected Peterbilts include model year 2021-'24 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567 and 579 models. Affected Kenworths include model year 2021-'24 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T880 and W990; and 2021-'25 T680 models.
In the affected units, the right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall states that a transmission fault will appear on the dash display when communication is lost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7. Owners can contact Kenworth customer service at 425-828-5888 with recall number 24KWE or Peterbilt customer service at 940-591-4220 with recall number 24PBE. NHTSA’s recall number is 24V-190.
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