The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V631000·Announced 2022-08-17

2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for engine control failure

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk of unexpected engine stall while driving, which could cause a crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric criteria, a risk-of-harm product without reported injury scores as High.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 model year Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks due to a defect in the engine control module (ECM). The recall affects approximately 1,601 vehicles across the following models: Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900; Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, and 579.

The engine control module may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while the vehicle is operating. An unexpected engine stall significantly increases the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will replace the defective ECM units free of charge. Owners should contact their dealer or call Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 to arrange the repair. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 579, T680, T800B
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,601

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 (21)

  • 520
  • 579
  • T680
  • T800B
  • W900
  • T280
  • T380
  • 536
  • 537
  • T440
  • T480
  • T880
  • 567
  • 389
  • 367
  • W990
  • 548
  • 348
  • K270
  • K370
  • 220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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