Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V262000 Reported April 13, 2021

Vehicle may start when not in park/fmvss 102

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V262000
Manufacturer Campaign
21KWB
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2021
Completion Rate
77.36

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t440, t470, t800, and w900 vehicles. the starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in park. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Safety Consequence

Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in park may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2021. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888. paccar's number for this recall is 21kwb.

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 21V262000 or campaign 21KWB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V262000

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

What is recall 21V262000?

NHTSA recall 21V262000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 13, 2021. It addresses: Vehicle may start when not in park/fmvss 102. The recall affects approximately 53 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 21V262000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21KWB. 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.