Recall 21V546000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Report Date

20210720

Component

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Affected Vehicles

3 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	KENWORTH	T680
2022	KENWORTH	T880
2022	KENWORTH	W900

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.