NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V593000 · manufacturer campaign 20KWD

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock — Kenworth · reported 28 Sep 2020 · 1,416 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The risk

Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
20V593000
Manufacturer campaign
20KWD
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
28 Sep 2020
Owners notified
30 Nov 2020
Potentially affected
1,416

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2016 Kenworth T680 2017 Kenworth T680 2018 Kenworth T680 2019 Kenworth T680 2020 Kenworth T680 2021 Kenworth T680

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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