Kenworth hvac controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the pcba board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
The short version
PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the visibility defroster/defogger/hvac system. Here is what owners need to know.
The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace HVAC control head, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-546.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Kenworth T680 |
| 2022 | Kenworth T880 |
| 2022 | Kenworth W900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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