3Affected configurations shown6,916Potential units affected71.0%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2022-2
0.0%
2022-3
0.0%
2022-4
0.0%
2023-1
0.0%
2023-2
0.0%
2023-3
0.0%
2023-4
0.0%
2024-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 21V546000
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.