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November recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recalls
Four recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.
November 29, 2019
Business
September recall roundup: Medium-duty Peterbilt tractors, vocational Autocar trucks, more
A recent recall announced by Paccar affects a small number of medium-duty Peterbilt trucks for issues related to steering components, while an Autocar recall includes a small number of vocational trucks for a potential steering issue.
September 30, 2019
Business
Small number of Mack Pinnacle tractors, medium-duty KWs recalled
Paccar is recalling approximately 139 model year 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks over a brakes issue. Mack is also recalling a small number of 2015 Pinnacle tractors for an axle issue.
September 9, 2019
Business
Paccar, Autocar issue recalls for certain medium-duty, vocational trucks
Paccar’s recall affects certain model year 1990-2020 Peterbilt model 320 and 520 trucks with rear amber turn signals that may light up when the brakes are applied. Autocar’s recall affects certain 2013-2018 Xpeditor trucks in which the drive shaft support cross member could fail.
July 22, 2019
Business
Mirror issue prompts recall of 4,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors
The recall from Paccar includes approximately 4,051 model year 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 tractors.
June 10, 2019
Business
Paccar recalls nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over various issues
A parking brake issue has prompted Paccar to recall more than 1,800 Kenworth tractors, while an electrical system issue resulted in a recall of more than 5,000 vocational Peterbilt trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
May 20, 2019
Business
Daimler, Paccar issue recalls over odometer, axle issues
Daimler’s recall affects approximately 361 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The odometers are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. Paccar’s recall affects approximately 93 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 models. The rear axles may not contain oil
April 15, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
Business
Nearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, Autocar
According to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.
February 11, 2019
Business
Werner driver named Transition Trucking award winner, receives fully-loaded Kenworth
Werner Enterprises driver Quinton Ward's owner-operator career received a jumpstart last week when he was named the winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award, which comes with a fully-loaded 2018 Kenworth T680 Advantage.
December 17, 2018
Business
Truck, trailer makers issue recalls for lights, tires, power steering, more
Paccar issued a recall for certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680, T880 and Peterbilt 379 trucks; Mack and Volvo are recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite, LR and Terrapro and Volvo VHD and VNL trucks; Autocar is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor trucks; and Wabash National is recalling certain 2014-2019 van trailers.
December 3, 2018
Business
Kenworth adds refreshed interior for T680, intros new fuel economy package
Early next year, Kenworth will make available for order a Paccar Powertrain Fuel Economy Package, which will include an MX-13 engine with a new 405-hp at 1,650 lb-ft torque rating. Kenworth, also set for trucks under production next year, is adding new interior colors and stylings on its on-highway Kenworth T680.
October 29, 2018
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