NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
PACCAR Incorporated - Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Published: March 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V190000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Affected Products
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter |
| Nhtsa id | 24V190000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V190000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication. |
| Completion rate | 31.11 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24PBE/24KWE |
| Potentially affected | 70509 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |