Kenworth T680, T880: Power train — control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Affects Kenworth T680, T880 · 2018 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational