Ethermac|PACCAR recalls over 220,000 trucks for safety system issue: See affected models

PACCAR is Ethermacrecalling over 220,000 of its 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.  

The commercial truck manufacturer is recalling 220,972 of its trucks for a loss of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability control. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report PACCAR said the electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the Electronic Control Units (ECU) to not process commands correctly and stop functioning.

The report said that safety systems that depend on the ECU that does not function properly or at all will increase the risk of a crash.  

Some of the safety systems are:  

• Automatic Traction Control 
• Anti-lock braking systems 
• Electronic Stability Control 
• Active Cruise Control 
• Collision Mitigation System 

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PACCAR dealers will reprogram the ECU software for free, according to the NHTSA recall report. Recall notification letters are expected to be sent by Feb. 7, 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. 

Recalled PACCAR trucks (220,972):     

• 2024-2025 Kenworth C500b 
• 2023-2025 Kenworth T280  
• 2022-2023 Kenworth T370  
• 2021-2025 Kenworth T380  
• 2021-2023 Kenworth T440  
• 2022-2025 Kenworth T480  
• 2021-2025 Kenworth T680  
• 2021-2025 Kenworth T800b  
• 2021-2025 Kenworth T880  
• 2021-2025 Kenworth W900b   
• 2021-2025 Kenworth W990  
• 2021-2023 Peterbilt 337  
• 2021-2023 Peterbilt 348   
• 2022-2025 Peterbilt 365  
• 2022-2025 Peterbilt 367  
• 2021-2025 Peterbilt 389  
• 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520  
• 2024-2025 Peterbilt 536  
• 2023-2025 Peterbilt 537  
• 2021-2025 Peterbilt 548 
• 2021-2025 Peterbilt 567  
• 2021-2025 Peterbilt 579  
• 2024-2025 Peterbilt 589  

PACCAR recall for engine stall 

In October, PACCAR also issued a recall for 5,690 trucks. Some of the recalled trucks are listed in the recall above.  

In the NHTSA report PACCAR recalled its Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. 

The report said the fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak. This can cause an engine stall. If an engine stalls, it increases the risk of a crash, the report said. 

For free, dealers will replace the fuel pump barrels, the report said. Recall notification letters are expected to be delivered by Dec. 22. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWH and 24PBH. 

Recalled PACCAR trucks (5,690): 

• 2025 Kenworth C500 
• 2025 Kenworth T680 
• 2025 Kenworth T800 
• 2025 Kenworth T880 
• 2025 Kenworth W900 
• 2025 Kenworth W990 
• 2025 Peterbilt 567 
• 2025 Peterbilt 579 
• 2025 Peterbilt 589 

Check to see if your car is recalled 

Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN. 

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