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Recall 22V-631: 2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370 and 19 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2022, covering about 1,601 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-631
Report date
Aug 17, 2022
Vehicles affected
1,601
Owners notified
Sep 26, 2022

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

The risk

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V631000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth K2702023All years
Kenworth K3702023All years
Kenworth T2802023All years
Kenworth T3802023All years
Kenworth T4402023All years
Kenworth T4802023All years
Kenworth T6802023All years
Kenworth T800B2023All years
Kenworth T8802023All years
Kenworth W9002023All years
Kenworth W9902023All years
Peterbilt 2202023All years
Peterbilt 3482023All years
Peterbilt 3672023All years
Peterbilt 3892023All years
Peterbilt 5202023All years
Peterbilt 5362023All years
Peterbilt 5372023All years
Peterbilt 5482023All years
Peterbilt 5672023All years
Peterbilt 5792023All 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 22V-631?

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

How is recall 22V-631 fixed?

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

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.