CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.
- 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 2023 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks and Peterbilt 220 trucks may have driveshafts that can break under certain loading conditions. A broken driveshaft can separate from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected truck, authorized dealers will replace the driveshafts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Kenworth owners can contact customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and Peterbilt owners can call 1-940-591-4220. Reference PACCAR recall numbers 23KWG (Kenworth) or 23PBG (Peterbilt) when you call.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected and still needs the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K270 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K370 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2023 |