Peterbilt 567, 579: Power train — gear position indication (prndl)

Affects Peterbilt 567, 579 · 2017–2018 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.

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