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2023 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370, Kenworth T280 +more: Engine And Engine Cooling recall

NHTSA campaign 22V631000 · 1,601 units potentially affected · filed Aug 17, 2022

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.

Why it matters

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
22V631000
Manufacturer no.
22KWG and 22PBG
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Units affected
1,601
Report received
Aug 17, 2022
Owner letters
Sep 26, 2022
Type
Vehicle

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