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Recall 15V-597: 2016 Kenworth T370, 2016 Kenworth T660 and 14 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 24, 2015, covering about 354 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-597
Report date
Sep 24, 2015
Vehicles affected
354
Owners notified
Oct 22, 2015

The problem

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).

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition › Module
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V597000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth T3702016All years
Kenworth T6602016All years
Kenworth T6802016All years
Kenworth T8002016All years
Kenworth T8802016All years
Kenworth W9002016All years
Peterbilt 3372016All years
Peterbilt 3482016All years
Peterbilt 3652016All years
Peterbilt 3672016All years
Peterbilt 3822016All years
Peterbilt 3862016All years
Peterbilt 3892016All years
Peterbilt 5672016All years
Peterbilt 5792016All years
Peterbilt 5872016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-597?

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.

How is recall 15V-597 fixed?

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 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.