6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-08-04
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on october 1, 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
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.nhtsa.gov.