Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V906000

Electrical system: software

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-11-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V906000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
908
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-19
Owners notified
2022-01-03

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.

Safety risk

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.

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.

Scope of coverage

22 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T8802022 2021 2020 2019
KENWORTH W9902022 2021 2020 2019
PETERBILT 3892022 2021 2020 2019
PETERBILT 5362022
PETERBILT 5372022
PETERBILT 5672022 2021 2020 2019
PETERBILT 5792022 2021 2020 2019

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.