PACCAR Inc. is recalling 5,919 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built this summer after finding that oil could contaminate the power distribution center box on affected units, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The oil contamination stems from a damaged air compressor filter that leaked oil into the soldering process during manufacturing of the printed circuit boards by supplier PKC Group North America. If the power distribution center is affected, drivers could lose drive power, antilock braking system function, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system, putting the trucks out of compliance with multiple federal motor vehicle safety standards.
The recall covers 2027 model year Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks, along with Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 567, 579 and 589 models built between late June and mid-July. Dealers will inspect the power distribution center serial numbers and replace the units as needed at no cost to owners.
PACCAR expects to mail interim notification letters to affected owners by September 25, with additional letters to follow once a permanent remedy is finalized. Kenworth and Peterbilt customer service lines are open for owners with questions, and the recall is registered with NHTSA under recall number 26V-485.
The recall adds to a busy stretch for commercial vehicle safety notices this summer, with Daimler Trucks North America separately recalling more than 23,000 Freightliner and chassis units for a software issue affecting low-beam headlights.
Source: Commercial Carrier Journal -- https://www.ccjdigital.com/maintenance/article/15831508/paccar-recalls-nearly-6k-kenworth-peterbilt-trucks-built-this-summer