Vehicle recall 17V840000 · December 22, 2017
Peterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 2 more models
The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
- Consequence
- If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 1217F and 1717KWF.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V840000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 2017
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1217F and 17KWF
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,222
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T680 (2018): 2018
- Kenworth T880 (2018): 2018
- Peterbilt 567 (2018): 2018
- Peterbilt 579 (2018): 2018
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