NHTSA safety recall

Recall 21V601000 · manufacturer campaign 21PBG and 21KWF

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 3 Aug 2021 · 688 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
21V601000
Manufacturer campaign
21PBG and 21KWF
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
3 Aug 2021
Owners notified
30 Jul 2021
Potentially affected
688

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Kenworth T270 2022 Kenworth T270 2021 Kenworth T280 2022 Kenworth T280 2021 Kenworth T370 2022 Kenworth T370 2021 Kenworth T380 2022 Kenworth T380 2021 Kenworth T440 2022 Kenworth T440 2021 Kenworth T470 2022 Kenworth T470 2021 Kenworth T480 2022 Kenworth T480 2021 Peterbilt 536 2022 Peterbilt 536 2021 Peterbilt 537 2022 Peterbilt 537 2021 Peterbilt 548 2022 Peterbilt 548

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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