Recall
Kenworth T880 — 21V546000
NHTSA ID
21V546000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T880
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2021-07-20
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Units Affected
6,916
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21KWE
Summary
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.