# Service bulletin 46\-003

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10232158
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-03\-01
- Manufacturer's number: 46\-003
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-02\-17
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Battery\-Electric Vehicles equipped with Meritor electric drive axles and R5 software may experience incorrect operation of certain components: The power gauge will display axle speed instead of actual power usage. The air conditioner compressor will not operate below 10 mph \(16 kph\) or over 40 mph \(65 kph\). The HVAC Blower and heater will operate normally. Low air and low coolant audible alarms \(buzzers\) will not operate below 10 mph \(16 kph\). Low air and low coolant visual warnings will operate normally.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10232158-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10232158-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 KENWORTH T680

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V181000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V181000.md), 2025-03-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- [24V915000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V915000.md), 2024-12-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- [22V779000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V779000.md), 2022-10-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [32\-014](/bulletins/11037549.md), 2026-09-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin, the troubleshooting procedure, and the BMS Troubleshooting Checklist have been updated to show that the Autometer tool test results can be used in place of the Midtronics tool test results for fulfilling service and warranty requirements.
- [43\-080](/bulletins/11033918.md), 2026-06-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions."
- [R2601](/bulletins/11033387.md), 2026-06-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated primary and/or secondary chassis modules for certain pre\-production Kenworth chassis are now available for installation.
- [02\-177](/bulletins/11033351.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- [E326](/bulletins/11032284.md), 2026-05-06, Emissions: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. EPA17\-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector \- This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17\-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
- [24PBE\_KWE](/bulletins/11029738.md), 2026-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be passed on to the end customer.
- [24KWE / 24PBE](/bulletins/11028318.md), 2026-02-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The right\-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right\-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “\!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “\-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.
- [24PBE\_24KWE](/bulletins/11028308.md), 2026-02-05, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 24PBE\_24KWE RH Shift Stalk Update Warranty section has been updated with revised verbiage for picture requirements.
- [24PBE/KWE](/bulletins/11027063.md), 2026-01-06, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The right\-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right\-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “\!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “\-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.
- [24KWE](/bulletins/11026414.md), 2025-12-05, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. The right\-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right\-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “\!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “\-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.

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