7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and kenworth t800, t880, w900, w990 vehicles equipped with watson and chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model sl2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2020. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall is 20pbe and 20kwc.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021 peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
Consequence
The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 9, 2021. Owners may contact paccar (peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 21pbe.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021 peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
Consequence
The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 9, 2021. Owners may contact paccar (peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 21pbe.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.