The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V617000·Announced 2023-09-05

Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for fuel hose production defects

Remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses in 2023-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may be damaged, risking disconnection, engine stall, and fuel leaks that could cause fire or crashes.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect in fuel system hoses that poses immediate safety risks including engine stall (crash hazard) and fuel leakage (fire hazard). While no injuries have been reported in the source, the defect affects 871 vehicles and requires mandatory repair by dealers.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated (which manufactures Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548, and Kenworth T280, T380, and T480 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses in these vehicles may have been damaged during production, allowing them to leak or disconnect.

A disconnected fuel hose will cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source creates a fire hazard. These conditions pose immediate safety risks to drivers and passengers.

A total of 871 vehicles are affected by this recall, spanning model years 2023 and 2024 across both the Peterbilt and Kenworth brands.

PACCAR dealers will replace both hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners can contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888, Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, T380, 536, 537
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
871

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 (6)

  • T280
  • T380
  • 536
  • 537
  • T480
  • 548

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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