Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V840000 Reported December 22, 2017

Unintended vehicle movement/fmvss 102

Paccar Incorporated · Power Train · 1,222 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V840000
Manufacturer Campaign
1217F and 17KWF
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,222
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 22, 2017
Completion Rate
84.86

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."

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 17V840000 or campaign 1217F and 17KWF.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V840000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V840000?

NHTSA recall 17V840000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on December 22, 2017. It addresses: Unintended vehicle movement/fmvss 102. The recall affects approximately 1,222 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V840000 or the manufacturer campaign number 1217F and 17KWF. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.