NHTSA Campaign 22V631000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Aug 17, 2022 · 1,601 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | K270 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | K370 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T280 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T380 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T440 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T480 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T800B | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 220 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 348 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 389 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 536 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2023 | 1,601 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2023 | 1,601 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V631000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.