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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Kenworth · United States · Mod

Kenworth T880, W900 +1 more: Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system

Affects Kenworth T880, W900, T680 · 2022 — about 7K vehicles.

The hazard

Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

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