Recall 21V601000: 2021–2022 Kenworth T270, 2021–2022 Kenworth T280, 2021–2022 Kenworth T370 +7 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Aug 3, 2021
Vehicles affected
688
Models
10
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V601000
Manufacturer campaign
21PBG and 21KWF
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Owner letters
Jul 30, 2021
Components
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)

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