NHTSA Campaign 21V080000
ENGINE
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Feb 17, 2021 · 132 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2021 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2022 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | T800B | 2021 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | T800B | 2022 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2021 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2022 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2021 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2022 | 132 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2021 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2021 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2022 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2021 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2022 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2021 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2022 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2021 | 132 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2022 | 132 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V080000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.