KENWORTH T680 (2018) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks with faulty transmission displays that may cause the truck to not move, violating safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks with specific transmissions. The display may show 'N' when the shifter is in 'D' or 'R', causing the truck to not move. This could lead to crashes if the driver expects the truck to move. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225101-kenworth-t680-2018-recall-incorrect-transmission-display-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225101-kenworth-t680-2018-recall-incorrect-transmission-display-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V092000
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“Kenworth T680 (2018) Recall: Incorrect Transmission Display Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225101-kenworth-t680-2018-recall-incorrect-transmission-display-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V092000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V092000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission display may incorrectly show 'N' when the shifter is actually in 'D' or 'R'. This causes the truck to not move, potentially leading to crashes if the driver expects the vehicle to operate normally.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks with the specified transmissions are affected. Drivers who rely on the transmission display for operation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a transmission with a right hand stalk shifter and an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission. The recall covers 2017-2018 models of Kenworth T680, T880, and Peterbilt 567, 579.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4220 for assistance with the recall.
Get Software Update
Dealers will install a free transmission software update to correct the display issue.
What NHTSA says to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The transmission display may show 'N' when the shifter is in 'D' or 'R', causing the truck to not move. This violates federal safety standards.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck has a right hand stalk shifter and an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission from 2017-2018 models.
What should I do if I have the affected truck?
Contact Kenworth or Peterbilt customer service for a free software update from dealers.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V092000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 18V092000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 18KWA and 118-A. 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 #18V092000 (February 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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