Recall 21V906000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2019-2022 PETERBILT 579
RECALL This recall affects up to 908 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V906000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 908 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 KENWORTH W990, 2019 PETERBILT 567, 2019 KENWORTH T880, 2019 PETERBILT 389, 2019 PETERBILT 579, 2020 PETERBILT 579, 2020 PETERBILT 389, 2020 KENWORTH W990, 2020 PETERBILT 567, 2020 KENWORTH T880, 2021 PETERBILT 579, 2021 KENWORTH T880, 2021 KENWORTH W990, 2021 PETERBILT 567, 2021 PETERBILT 389, 2022 PETERBILT 537, 2022 PETERBILT 579, 2022 KENWORTH T880, 2022 KENWORTH W990, 2022 PETERBILT 567, 2022 PETERBILT 389, 2022 PETERBILT 536
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for PETERBILT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V795000 | 2026 PETERBILT 589 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 62 | |
| 24V190000 | 2021 PETERBILT 537 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 70,509 | |
| 25V182000 | 2024 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 | |
| 25V353000 | 2026 PETERBILT 567 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | 315 | |
| 25V436000 | 2025 PETERBILT 537 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 | |
| 24V903000 | 2025 PETERBILT 536 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 | |
| 25V181000 | 2022 PETERBILT 579 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 25V014000 | 2023 PETERBILT 535 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 | |
| 25V041000 | 2024 PETERBILT 536 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 5,378 | |
| 24V915000 | 2024 PETERBILT 520 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |