Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V368000 Reported June 1, 2018

Driver not warned when abs offline/fmvss 121, 136

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 85,626 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V368000
Manufacturer Campaign
18KWD;18PBB
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
85,626
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 1, 2018
Completion Rate
33.83

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."

Safety Consequence

If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.

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 18V368000 or campaign 18KWD;18PBB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V368000

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

What is recall 18V368000?

NHTSA recall 18V368000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 1, 2018. It addresses: Driver not warned when abs offline/fmvss 121, 136. The recall affects approximately 85,626 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V368000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWD;18PBB. 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.