PACCAR Recalls 2021 Peterbilt 220 and 2022 Kenworth K270 Trucks
PACCAR is recalling 2021 Peterbilt 220 and 2022 Kenworth K270 trucks because software may prevent stability control commands from processing during regenerative braking, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 220 and 2022 Kenworth K270 vehicles. The recall addresses a software programming issue in the electric power train control unit that may prevent it from processing stability control commands while the vehicle is in regenerative braking mode.
The defect may increase the risk of a crash if the stability control system fails to respond appropriately. PACCAR has stated that all affected vehicles were remedied in October. Dealers will update the electric power train control unit software free of charge.
Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's recall numbers are 22KWH and 22PBH. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- PETERBILT, KENWORTH 220, K270
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Affected units
- 4
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 (2)
- 220
- K270
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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