The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V426000·Announced 2016-06-10

PACCAR Recalls 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Engine Stall Risk

PACCAR is recalling 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a defective engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.

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 (engine control module short circuit) that can cause the engine to stall without warning, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles, as well as 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 9, 2016, and May 6, 2016, and are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines.

The recall addresses a defect in the engine control module (ECM), which may short circuit. This failure can cause the engine to stall without warning and prevent the driver from restarting it. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules free of charge. The recall campaign began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall numbers are 16KWB for Kenworth and 616-C for Peterbilt.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T660, 367, 579, 567
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
3,227

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 (13)

  • T660
  • 367
  • 579
  • 567
  • 320
  • 389
  • 587
  • 365
  • C500
  • T680
  • T800
  • T880
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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