KENWORTH T370 (2019) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2019 Kenworth T370 trucks with possible unintended movement causing crashes. Owners must update transmission control module free of charge by February 23, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T370 trucks because a clutch assembly component may fail, causing unintended vehicle movement that could lead to crashes. This affects truck owners who need to update the transmission control module to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224088-kenworth-t370-2019-power-train-recall-unintended-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224088-kenworth-t370-2019-power-train-recall-unintended-movement-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V931000
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“Kenworth T370 (2019) Power Train Recall: Unintended Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224088-kenworth-t370-2019-power-train-recall-unintended-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V931000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V931000).
Why it’s dangerous
An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This unintended movement could lead to crashes if the truck is not properly controlled.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with 2019 Kenworth T370 models are most at risk. The hazard is specific to vehicles with automated manual transmissions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a 2019 model year with a Kenworth T370 name. The recall covers vehicles with automated manual transmissions.
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What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR Customer Service
Call 1-940-591-4220 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule the free transmission control module update.
Update Transmission Control Module
Dealers will provide a free update to the transmission control module to fix the potential failure in the clutch assembly.
What NHTSA says to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH.
Questions people ask
What trucks are affected by this recall?
2019 Kenworth T370 trucks with automated manual transmissions.
How can I fix the issue?
Dealers will update the transmission control module for free; contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to schedule the fix.
Is there a deadline for the fix?
The recall began February 23, 2019, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the update.
Contact PACCAR
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V931000 — PACCAR PACCAR Hello, I own a PACCAR that is covered by recall 18V931000 from PACCAR. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 18PBE and 18KWH. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V931000 (December 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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