2019–2022 Kenworth T880 & 2019–2022 Kenworth W990 + 5 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
💥 The risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.
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
- 21V906000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 21KWG and 21PBM
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 908
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 3, 2022
- 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.nhtsa.gov.