Peterbilt 367 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 10, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PACCAR Incorporated recalls 2017 Peterbilt, Kenworth — 13 models

Recall number

16V426000

Brand / firm

Peterbilt, Kenworth

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,227 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.

What to do

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (Peterbilt).. Follow the official notice for full instructions.