Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V080000

Engine

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V080000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
132
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-17
Owners notified
2021-03-29

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Safety risk

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T6802022 2021
KENWORTH T800B2022 2021
KENWORTH T8802022 2021
KENWORTH W9002022 2021
KENWORTH W9902021
PETERBILT 3672022 2021
PETERBILT 3892022 2021
PETERBILT 5672022 2021
PETERBILT 5792022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.