Paccar is recalling over 116,000 trucks due to a right-hand shifter stalk connection issue in which vehicles could malfunction after stopping.
The recall primarily involves various trucks with model years 2021 through 2024, and it includes Kenworth models T680 and W990 as well as Peterbilt models 389 and 579. The OEM notified the government about the safety matter, according to a March 13 letter with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Paccar recalls over 116,000 vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T180, T280, T380, T480, T880 and W990 | 2021-2024 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2021-2025 |
| Peterbilt | 348, 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567 and 579 | 2021-2024 |
SOURCE: NHTSA
“The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication,” a recall report said. “A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop.”
Over 11,000 warranty claims related to the matter had emerged as of March 8 before the recall campaign became finalized.
The recall comes just two months after a separate recall affected most of the very same models. The company issued that notice to over 47,000 trucks with model years 2024 and 2025 because of a component manufacturer issue with steering gear assemblies.
Among those facing both recalls are Kenworth models T380, T480 and W990 as well as Peterbilt models 536, 537, 548, 567 and 579 — for model year 2024. And 2024-2025 year Kenworth model T680 trucks are also hit with the double whammy.
