Paccar Recalls 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Engine Stalling Risk

Plain-English summary

Paccar Incorporated is recalling 354 model year 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to a defect in the electrical system. The affected vehicles include Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 models manufactured between July 31, 2015, and August 12, 2015, as well as Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 models manufactured between August 4, 2015, and August 12, 2015.

The defect involves the Engine Control Module (ECM), which may short circuit. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall without warning, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's recall numbers are 15KWM for Kenworth and 915-L for Peterbilt.

The recalled product

Product

PETERBILT, KENWORTH 382, 567, 386, 365

Brand

PETERBILT

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Category

Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks

Hazard

• electrical-short
• engine-stall
• crash-risk

Affected units

354

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