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.