Hundreds of thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have been recalled by PACCAR for a light defect that could increase the risk of crash.
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents, PACCAR will recall hundreds of thousands of trucks manufactured between 2008 and 2020, totaling 455,458 trucks, due to a major issue with the dash warning light for the anti-lock brake system.
In the recalled trucks, when the anti-lock brake system (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not light up to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. A driver unaware of this defect is at increased risk of a crash, according to NHTSA. Additionally, depending on the configuration of the truck, an unrelated warning light like the check engine light or the traction control light could illuminate.
The affected truck models include:
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 330
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 335
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 337
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 340
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 348
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 365
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 367
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 384
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 386
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 387
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 388
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 389
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 567
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 579
- 2008 — 2019 Peterbilt 587
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T170
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T270
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T370
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T660
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T680
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T800
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth T880
- 2008 — 2020 Kenworth W900
The recall is expected to begin June 15. PACCAR will contact truck owners and dealers will provide a free update for the cab control module software.
Truck owners with questions may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and reference recall number 20KWB or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall number 20PBC.
