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Paccar - Work brake may unintentionally disengage
Official notice
19 Nov 2021
Last checked
19 Nov 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Work brake may unintentionally disengage. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Published 2021-11-19.
What to do now
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 3, 2022. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwg and 21pbm.
Units affected
908
Recall number
21KWG and 21PBM
Official notice
2021-11-19
The hazard
The hazard
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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Documents, notices & source
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