NHTSA recall campaign
23V616000
ManufacturerPACCAR IncorporatedReported2023-09-05Affected21 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →