Recall 21V546000: 2022 Kenworth T880 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jul 20, 2021
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 6,916vehicles
- Model years
- 2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2022 Kenworth T6802 complaints
- 2022 Kenworth T8800 complaints
- 2022 Kenworth W9002 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.