CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWG and 21PBM.
- 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
On certain heavy-duty wrecker and auto hauler trucks, the work brake used during winching can unintentionally disengage the service brakes. If this happens, the vehicle can roll unexpectedly while it is being winched.
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should stop using the winch on an affected vehicle until the software update has been installed.
The repair is free: an authorized dealer will update the vehicle software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Kenworth owners can call PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and Peterbilt owners can call 1-940-591-4220. Reference PACCAR recall numbers 21KWG (Kenworth) or 21PBM (Peterbilt). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T880 | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth W990 | 2019202020212022 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2019202020212022 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2022 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2022 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2019202020212022 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2019202020212022 |