CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
- Risk
- The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy-duty trucks have a wiring defect in the methane detection system. If the system loses power, it will not function, so the driver may not know that a malfunction has occurred or that methane levels are dangerously high.
This increases the risk of injury or fire. A driver who is unaware of excessive methane may not take the precautions needed to stay safe.
The repair is free. Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact your manufacturer's customer service: Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth at 1-425-828-5888, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle