Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V555000 Reported August 22, 2018

No warning to driver if there are engine problems

Paccar Incorporated · Electrical System · 11,429 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V555000
Manufacturer Campaign
18KWE
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
11,429
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2018
Completion Rate
58.48

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 kenworth c500, t660, t800, and w900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9m isx15 engines. the engine harnesses may have been manufactured without check engine light (cel) and stop engine light (sel) circuits, preventing the driver from being warned of a serious engine problem.

Safety Consequence

If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect or test the isx15 engine harness, and install an overlay jumper harness to supply the missing cel and sel circuits, free of charge. the recall began november 30, 2018. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-918-259-3258. paccar's number for this recall is 18kwe.

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 18V555000 or campaign 18KWE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V555000

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

What is recall 18V555000?

NHTSA recall 18V555000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on August 22, 2018. It addresses: No warning to driver if there are engine problems. The recall affects approximately 11,429 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 18V555000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWE. 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.