Recall 21V080000 — ENGINE Defect in 2021-2022 PETERBILT 389
RECALL This recall affects up to 132 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V080000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 132 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 PETERBILT 389, 2021 PETERBILT 567, 2021 KENWORTH W990, 2021 KENWORTH T880, 2021 KENWORTH T680, 2021 PETERBILT 579, 2021 PETERBILT 367, 2021 KENWORTH W900, 2021 KENWORTH T800B, 2022 PETERBILT 579, 2022 PETERBILT 367, 2022 KENWORTH T680, 2022 PETERBILT 389, 2022 PETERBILT 567, 2022 KENWORTH T800B, 2022 KENWORTH W900, 2022 KENWORTH T880
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Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Safety Consequence
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. 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 21KWA and 21PBB.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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