The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V597000·Announced 2015-09-24

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

Paccar is recalling 354 model year 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a short circuit in the engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short causing engine stall) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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
Affected units
354

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (16)

  • 382
  • 567
  • 386
  • 365
  • T660
  • 337
  • 389
  • 579
  • 587
  • 367
  • T680
  • T880
  • T370
  • T800
  • W900
  • 348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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