Kenworth, Peterbilt 2021–2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled December 9, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V915000 · Kenworth

Hazard

Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.

Units

220,764 units

Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.

What to do

Product

Kenworth 337 · Kenworth 348 · Kenworth 365 · Kenworth 367 · Kenworth 389 · Kenworth 520 · Kenworth 536 · Kenworth 537 · Kenworth 548 · Kenworth 567 · Kenworth 579 · Kenworth 589 · Kenworth C500B · Kenworth T280 · Kenworth T370 · Kenworth T380 · Kenworth T440 · Kenworth T480 · Kenworth T680 · Kenworth T800B · Kenworth T880 · Kenworth W900B · Kenworth W990

Manufacturer(s)

PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →