Recall 21V546000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Defect in 2022-2022 KENWORTH T880

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RECALL This recall affects up to 6,916 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 21V546000
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles Affected 6,916
Component VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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