Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V546000 Reported July 20, 2021

Windshield defrost failure

Q: What is recall 21V546000?

NHTSA recall 21V546000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on July 20, 2021. It addresses: Windshield defrost failure. The recall affects approximately 6,916 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Paccar Incorporated · Visibility · 6,916 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V546000

Manufacturer Campaign

21KWE

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

6,916

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 2021

Completion Rate

70.98

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t680, t880, and w990 vehicles. the hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace hvac control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. remedy parts are expected to be available mid-june, 2022. owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth). paccar's number for this recall is 21kwe.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 21V546000 or campaign 21KWE.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V546000

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

What is recall 21V546000?

NHTSA recall 21V546000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on July 20, 2021. It addresses: Windshield defrost failure. The recall affects approximately 6,916 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V546000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21KWE. 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.