Fuel hose leak recall in 2021-2022 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
PACCAR is recalling 688 commercial trucks due to a fuel hose leak between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter head that increases fire risk. Free fuel hose replacement is being offered.
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: This constitutes a structural vehicle defect in the fuel system. A fuel hose leak between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter head creates a fire hazard. Although no injuries or fires have been reported in the source text, structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe per the rating rubric.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480 and Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 commercial trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines.
A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak increases the risk of fire.
A total of 688 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt) for assistance.
The manufacturer will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T280, T380, T370
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Affected units
- 688
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 (10)
- T480
- T280
- T380
- T370
- 548
- 536
- T270
- 537
- T440
- T470
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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