2 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 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-14
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022 kenworth t440, t470, t800, and w900 vehicles. The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 102, transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.
Consequence
Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in park may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reconnect the transmission and chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2021. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 21kwb.
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.