Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660 and 19 more (2008-2020): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 20V199000 · Apr 6, 2020 · PACCAR Incorporated
460,515
vehicles affected
460,515
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V199000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2020
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 460,515
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, air > Antilock > ABS warning light
- Model years
- 2008-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
What can happen
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Vehicles covered
23 models, 258 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T170 | 2008-2020 |
| Kenworth | T270 | 2008-2020 |
| Kenworth | T370 | 2008-2020 |
| Kenworth | T660 | 2008-2019 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2011-2020 |
| Kenworth | T800 | 2008-2020 |
| Kenworth | T880 | 2011-2020 |
| Kenworth | W900 | 2008-2020 |
| Peterbilt | 330 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 335 | 2008-2011 |
| Peterbilt | 337 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 340 | 2008-2011 |
| Peterbilt | 348 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 365 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 367 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 384 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 386 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 387 | 2008-2016 |
| Peterbilt | 388 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 389 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 567 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2008-2019 |
| Peterbilt | 587 | 2008-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V199000?
23 models: Kenworth T170 (2008-2020), Kenworth T270 (2008-2020), Kenworth T370 (2008-2020) and 20 more, about 460,515 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V199000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at.
What can happen?
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.