PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 16, 2022
(Campaign #: 22PBL)
Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. The suspension tracking rod brackets may fail and detach from the forward drive axle, causing the axle to become unstable.
NHTSA ID: 22V939000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 15,658
Consequence Summary:
An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the welds and add an additional bracket between the tracking rod bracket and axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.61
December 16, 2022
(Campaign #: 22PBF)
Mirror May Detach and Become Road Hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles. The molded hood mirror assemblies may break at the pivot joint and, if unsecured by a harness or tether, can fall into the roadway.
NHTSA ID: 22V940000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 2,565
Consequence Summary:
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect for a wire harness or tether and replace the hood mirror assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBF.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.91
October 18, 2022
(Campaign #: 22PBJ and 22KWJ)
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
NHTSA ID: 22V782000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 79
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 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 numbers for this recall are 22PBJ and 22KWJ.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.48
October 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWK and 22PBK)
Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
NHTSA ID: 22V779000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 74,730
Consequence Summary:
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 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 numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.15
August 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWH, 22PBH)
Stability Control Commands may Fail to Processes
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth K270 and 2021 Peterbilt 220 vehicles. Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode.
NHTSA ID: 22V630000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the electric power train control unit with a software, free of charge. All vehicles were remedied in October. 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 22KWH and 22PBH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWG and 22PBG)
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V631000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,601
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.39
August 4, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWF)
Fuel Tank Leak
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion, creating wear on the fuel tank over time.
NHTSA ID: 22V582000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 630
Consequence Summary:
Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install an anti-sail device to prevent the mud flap from contacting the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 22KWF.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.65
July 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22PBE, 22KWE)
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
NHTSA ID: 22V547000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 47,500
Consequence Summary:
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 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 numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.14
June 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWD and 22PBD)
Transmission May Slip Into Unexpected Gear
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
NHTSA ID: 22V425000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 402
Consequence Summary:
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.38
June 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 22KWC and 22PBC)
ABS Telltale Not Enabled/FMVSS 105
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 22V424000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWC and 22PBC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 25, 2022
(Campaign #: 22 PBB and 22 KWB)
Steering Fasteners May Fail
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
NHTSA ID: 22V277000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 17,641
Consequence Summary:
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.61
January 18, 2022
(Campaign #: 22PBA)
Cab Entry Step May Unexpectedly Move
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with chassis fairings. The bolts that hold the chassis fairing step assembly in the closed position may loosen and fracture the latch attachment, causing the fairing assembly to flex.
NHTSA ID: 22V016000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 3,511
Consequence Summary:
A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will add new fasteners and a bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22PBA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.56
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