PETERBILT 548 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V601000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 548 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21PBG and 21KWF
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 688
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 "Kenworth" and 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
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.
