Recall 22V631000: 2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370, 2023 Kenworth T280 +18 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 17, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 1,601
- Models
- 21
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
The risk
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
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
- 2023 Kenworth K270
- 2023 Kenworth K370
- 2023 Kenworth T280
- 2023 Kenworth T380
- 2023 Kenworth T440
- 2023 Kenworth T480
- 2023 Kenworth T680
- 2023 Kenworth T800B
- 2023 Kenworth T880
- 2023 Kenworth W900
- 2023 Kenworth W990
- 2023 Peterbilt 220
- 2023 Peterbilt 348
- 2023 Peterbilt 367
- 2023 Peterbilt 389
- 2023 Peterbilt 520
- 2023 Peterbilt 536
- 2023 Peterbilt 537
- 2023 Peterbilt 548
- 2023 Peterbilt 567
- 2023 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V631000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22KWG and 22PBG
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2022
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm) (Engine)
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