PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V915000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 220,764 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V915000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 09, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V915000 |
| Units affected: | 220,764 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2022-2023 KENWORTH T370
- 2021-2023 KENWORTH T440
- 2021-2023 PETERBILT 337
- 2021-2023 PETERBILT 348
- 2024-2025 KENWORTH C500B
- 2023-2025 KENWORTH T280
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH T380
- 2022-2025 KENWORTH T480
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH T680
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH T800B
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH T880
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH W900B
- 2021-2025 KENWORTH W990
- 2022-2025 PETERBILT 365
- 2022-2025 PETERBILT 367
- 2021-2025 PETERBILT 389
- 2022-2025 PETERBILT 520
- 2024-2025 PETERBILT 536
- 2023-2025 PETERBILT 537
- 2021-2025 PETERBILT 548
- 2021-2025 PETERBILT 567
- 2021-2025 PETERBILT 579
- 2024-2025 PETERBILT 589