2018 KENWORTH T800 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
17V322000 on 05/17/2017
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
10/30/2011 - 04/06/2017
Affected:
23
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions. the brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V443000 on 07/16/2017
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
01/08/2017 - 05/04/2017
Affected:
1,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began july 1, 2017. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400. paccar's number for this recall is c1909.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Manufactured:
05/20/2014 - 12/17/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Electronic stability control
Manufactured:
05/20/2014 - 12/17/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V555000 on 08/26/2018
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
07/22/2015 - 08/16/2018
Affected:
11,429
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 kenworth c500, t660, t800, and w900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9m isx15 engines. the engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (cel) and stop engine light (sel) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Consequence:
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the isx15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing cel and sel circuits, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 19, 2018. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwe.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V555000 on 08/26/2018
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
07/22/2015 - 08/16/2018
Affected:
11,429
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 kenworth c500, t660, t800, and w900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9m isx15 engines. the engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (cel) and stop engine light (sel) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.
Consequence:
If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the isx15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing cel and sel circuits, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 19, 2018. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwe.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V657000 on 09/26/2018
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
01/24/2016 - 08/09/2018
Affected:
48,896
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence:
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 KENWORTH T800 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
99-034
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Information only - cecu/vecu unable to communicate with esa requires use of a y-cable.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
Bulletin:
43-056
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Non-safety campaign- incorrect ghg emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.

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