Recall 22V631000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Report Date
20220817
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Affected Vehicles
21 models

Defect Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2023 KENWORTH K270
2023 KENWORTH K370
2023 KENWORTH T280
2023 KENWORTH T380
2023 KENWORTH T440
2023 KENWORTH T480
2023 KENWORTH T680
2023 KENWORTH T800B
2023 KENWORTH T880
2023 KENWORTH W900
2023 KENWORTH W990
2023 PETERBILT 220
2023 PETERBILT 348
2023 PETERBILT 367
2023 PETERBILT 389
2023 PETERBILT 520
2023 PETERBILT 536
2023 PETERBILT 537
2023 PETERBILT 548
2023 PETERBILT 567
2023 PETERBILT 579

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.