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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V597📅 Sep 24, 2015

2016 Kenworth T370 & 2016 Kenworth T660 + 14 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

💥 The risk

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 915-L (Peterbilt).

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V597000
Manufacturer recall #
15KWM and 915-L
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
354
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 22, 2015
Built
Aug 4, 2015 – Aug 12, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V597 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V597?

2016 Kenworth T370 & 2016 Kenworth T660 + 14 more. 354 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.