2022–2023 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall
NHTSA campaign 23V007000 · 46 units potentially affected · filed Jan 16, 2023
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Why it matters
An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. 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 23PBA and 23KWA.
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
- 23V007000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23PBA and 23KWA
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Units affected
- 46
- Report received
- Jan 16, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 10, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2023
- Peterbilt 579 2022, 2023