Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
What could happen
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K270 2023
- Kenworth K370 2023
- Peterbilt 220 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V616000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 5, 2023
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 23KWG and 23PBG
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jun 12, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 17, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Aug 17, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 6, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jan 30, 2015
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.