KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Parking Brake
PACCAR is recalling 2018-2020 T680 vehicles with a single-axle parking brake that may move unexpectedly in cold weather, risking crashes. Owners must have the park brake pressure switch replaced free by PACCAR.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 trucks that have a parking brake on a single axle. In cold weather, the brake may not work properly, causing the truck to move unexpectedly and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79759-paccar-t680-2020-recall-parking-brake-may-cause-unexpected-movement.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79759-paccar-t680-2020-recall-parking-brake-may-cause-unexpected-movement · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V275000
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“PACCAR T680 (2020) Recall: Parking Brake May Cause Unexpected Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79759-paccar-t680-2020-recall-parking-brake-may-cause-unexpected-movement. Based on NHTSA recall #19V275000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V275000).
Why it’s dangerous
During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may delay, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This could lead to a crash or injury if the truck shifts without warning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2020 PACCAR T680 trucks with a single-axle parking brake are affected. Drivers using these trucks in cold weather are most at risk of unexpected movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a parking brake on a single axle and was manufactured between 2018 and 2020. The recall covers specific T680 and T880 models with automated manual transmissions.
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What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR
Reach out to PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 to schedule a free replacement of the park brake pressure switch.
What NHTSA says to do
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for 2018-2020 T680 trucks with a single-axle parking brake that may move unexpectedly in cold weather due to a delayed signal from the park brake pressure switch.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck has a parking brake on a single axle and was manufactured between 2018 and 2020. The recall covers specific T680 and T880 models with automated manual transmissions.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
PACCAR will replace the park brake pressure switch for free. Contact their customer service at 1-918-259-3258 to schedule the replacement.
Contact PACCAR
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V275000 — PACCAR PACCAR Hello, I own a PACCAR that is covered by recall 19V275000 from PACCAR. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will replace the park brake pressure switch, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners and interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWB. 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 #19V275000 (May 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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