CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth K270 and 2021 Peterbilt 220 vehicles. Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode.
- Risk
- Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the electric power train control unit with a software, free of charge. All vehicles were remedied in October. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWH and 22PBH.
- 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 2021 Peterbilt 220 and 2022 Kenworth K270 trucks have software in the electric powertrain control unit that may prevent it from processing stability control commands while the vehicle is in regenerative braking mode. This means stability control may not respond as it should in that condition.
If stability control does not act when needed, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should be aware of this issue, particularly when driving in slippery or demanding conditions.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will update the electric powertrain control unit with new software at no cost to you. According to the notice, all vehicles were remedied in October. You can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K270 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 220 | 2021 |