Recall 99V-181: 1998–1999 Kenworth T2000, 1998–1999 Kenworth T600 and 7 more
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 9, 1999, covering about 272 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
The risk
Increased steering effort can occur.
The fix
Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-206-828-5418 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Ignition › Module |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V181001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T2000 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Kenworth T600 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Peterbilt 357 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Peterbilt 377 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Peterbilt 378 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Peterbilt 379 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Peterbilt 385 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-181?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
How is recall 99V-181 fixed?
Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.