Recall 17V840000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 17V840000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 1,222 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2018 | Check VINs |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2018 | Check VINs |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2018 | Check VINs |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2018 | Check VINs |
Other PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent PACCAR INCORPORATED Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V022000 | Jan 19, 2026 | STEERING | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 219 |
| 25V795000 | Nov 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | PETERBILT | 62 |
| 25V569000 | Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH | 18,332 |
| 25V436000 | Jun 26, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | May 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | PETERBILT | 315 |
| 25V181000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 238 |
| 25V182000 | Mar 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 168 |
| 25V041000 | Jan 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | Jan 16, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | Dec 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KENWORTH, PETERBILT | 220,764 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.