PETERBILT 220 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V631000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 220 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-09-26 2022-08-17 2022-08-18

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22KWG and 22PBG

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1601

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module "ECM" may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Consequence

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

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.