Recall 21V00N000: 2020 Kenworth T270, 2021 Kenworth T280, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,107
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
The risk
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
The fix
Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Kenworth T270
- 2021 Kenworth T280
- 2018 Kenworth T440
- 2019 Kenworth T440
- 2020 Kenworth T440
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T680
- 2018 Kenworth T680
- 2019 Kenworth T680
- 2020 Kenworth T680
- 2021 Kenworth T680
- 2022 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T880
- 2018 Kenworth T880
- 2019 Kenworth T880
- 2020 Kenworth T880
- 2021 Kenworth T880
- 2021 Peterbilt 536
- 2022 Peterbilt 536
- 2016 Peterbilt 567
- 2017 Peterbilt 567
- 2018 Peterbilt 567
- 2019 Peterbilt 567
- 2020 Peterbilt 567
- 2021 Peterbilt 567
- 2022 Peterbilt 567
- 2016 Peterbilt 579
- 2017 Peterbilt 579
- 2018 Peterbilt 579
- 2019 Peterbilt 579
- 2020 Peterbilt 579
- 2021 Peterbilt 579
- 2022 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V00N000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21KWH and 21PBN
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Dec 1, 2022
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology