Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V092000 Reported February 2, 2018

Gear display may not be accurate/fmvss 102, 101

Paccar Incorporated · Electrical System · 1,938 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V092000
Manufacturer Campaign
18KWA and 118-A
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,938
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 2018
Completion Rate
81.89

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. the display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. 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," and number 101, "control and displays."

Safety Consequence

A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.

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 18V092000 or campaign 18KWA and 118-A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V092000

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

What is recall 18V092000?

NHTSA recall 18V092000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 2, 2018. It addresses: Gear display may not be accurate/fmvss 102, 101. The recall affects approximately 1,938 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V092000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWA and 118-A. 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.