CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling one 2021 Peterbilt 536 vehicle equipped with a Cummins Westport Inc. B6.7N engine that has certain engine control module calibrations. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.
- Risk
- If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR owns the vehicle affected, and it was repaired as of March 3, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBC.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine control module software in this truck may be calibrated incorrectly. As a result, the engine may not limit engine speed or torque as intended for safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.
If these safety functions do not work properly, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer about the free software correction.
According to the notice, PACCAR owns the affected vehicle and it was repaired as of March 3, 2021. Other owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference PACCAR recall number 21PBC.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021 |
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