The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V616000·Announced 2023-09-05

PACCAR Recalls 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Driveshaft Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks because the driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (driveshaft breakage) that can lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the driveshafts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT K270, K370, 220
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
21

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 (3)

  • K270
  • K370
  • 220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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