Warning
2021–2025 Kenworth T680 Recall: POWER TRAIN
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #24V190000Engine / Powertrain
2021–2025 Kenworth T680 Recall: POWER TRAIN
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T680
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Affected Vehicles
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T680
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T180
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T280
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T380
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T480
- 2021–2025 Kenworth T880
- 2021–2025 Kenworth W990
- 2021–2024 Peterbilt 365
- 2021–2024 Peterbilt 367
- 2021–2024 Peterbilt 389
- and 6 more
Recall Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Consequence
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2021–2025 Kenworth T680 vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2024. The recall involves power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash. PACCAR Incorporated is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and PACCAR recalls.