Recall 21V601000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T270 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T280 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T370 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T380 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T440 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T470 |
| 2021 | KENWORTH | T480 |
| 2021 | PETERBILT | 536 |
| 2021 | PETERBILT | 537 |
| 2021 | PETERBILT | 548 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T270 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T280 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T370 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T380 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T440 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T470 |
| 2022 | KENWORTH | T480 |
| 2022 | PETERBILT | 536 |
| 2022 | PETERBILT | 537 |
| 2022 | PETERBILT | 548 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.