Recall 16V-426: 2017 Kenworth C500, 2017 Kenworth T660 and 11 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 10, 2016, covering about 3,227 vehicles.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (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.go
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Ignition › Module |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V426000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2017 | All years |
| Kenworth T660 | 2017 | All years |
| Kenworth T680 | 2017 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2017 | All years |
| Kenworth T880 | 2017 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2017 | All years |
| Peterbilt 587 | 2017 | All 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 16V-426?
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
How is recall 16V-426 fixed?
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (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.