Vehicle recall 21V262000 · April 13, 2021
Kenworth T440, T470 and 2 more models
The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
- Consequence
- Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWB.
- 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
- 21V262000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2021
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21KWB
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T440 (2022): 2022
- Kenworth T470 (2022): 2022
- Kenworth T800B (2022): 2022
- Kenworth W990 (2022): 2022
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