Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
What could happen
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T170 2008–2020
- Kenworth T270 2008–2020
- Kenworth T370 2008–2020
- Kenworth T660 2008–2019
- Kenworth T680 2011–2020
- Kenworth T800 2008–2020
- Kenworth T880 2011–2020
- Kenworth W900 2008–2020
- Peterbilt 330 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 335 2008–2011
- Peterbilt 337 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 340 2008–2011
- Peterbilt 348 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 365 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 367 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 384 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 386 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 387 2008–2016
- Peterbilt 388 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 389 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 567 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 579 2008–2019
- Peterbilt 587 2008–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V199000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 460,515
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light
- Maker's own recall number
- 20pbc AND 20KWB
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Mar 20, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Oct 17, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.