NHTSA Campaign 21V546000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jul 20, 2021 · 6,916 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2022 | 6,916 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2022 | 6,916 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2022 | 6,916 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V546000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.