2020 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #21V00N000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/29/2021 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/2022 |
| # Affected |
1,107 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power. |
| Consequences |
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for VISIBILITY
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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