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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
- Risk
- Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 24KWL and 24PBL.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The electronic control unit (ECU) that runs the anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and collision mitigation system can receive electrical noise or a weak signal. This can cause the ECU to process commands incorrectly or stop working altogether.
When these safety systems do not function properly or at all, the vehicle is more likely to be involved in a crash. Owners should be aware that these driver-assist systems may not help in an emergency.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no charge. Owners who have not yet had this done can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, quoting PACCAR recall numbers 24KWL or 24PBL.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle