KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T…

Recall #: 18V931000

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Kenworth,Peterbilt recalled PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367,….

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2018-2019: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY was recalled by Kenworth,Peterbilt in December 21, 2018. Reason: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 5…. Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free …. Verify recall #18V931000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kenworth,Peterbilt issued this NHTSA recall-PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 5….

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agency class: December 21, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V931000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18V931000
Date reported	December 21, 2018
Date initiated	December 21, 2018
Recalling firm	Kenworth,Peterbilt
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 21, 2018. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18V931000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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