NHTSA Campaign 21V601000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Aug 3, 2021 · 688 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T270 2021 688
KENWORTH T270 2022 688
KENWORTH T280 2021 688
KENWORTH T280 2022 688
KENWORTH T370 2021 688
KENWORTH T370 2022 688
KENWORTH T380 2021 688
KENWORTH T380 2022 688
KENWORTH T440 2021 688
KENWORTH T440 2022 688
KENWORTH T470 2021 688
KENWORTH T470 2022 688
KENWORTH T480 2021 688
KENWORTH T480 2022 688
PETERBILT 536 2021 688
PETERBILT 536 2022 688
PETERBILT 537 2021 688
PETERBILT 537 2022 688
PETERBILT 548 2021 688
PETERBILT 548 2022 688

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V601000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.