Kenworth, Peterbilt 2016–2022 Electrical System recall

Recalled December 29, 2021 · NHTSA recall 21V00N000 · Kenworth

Hazard

The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Remedy

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.

Units

1,107 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Kenworth 536 · Kenworth 567 · Kenworth 579 · Kenworth T270 · Kenworth T280 · Kenworth T440 · Kenworth T680 · Kenworth T880

Manufacturer(s)

PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →