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Recalls 1
Electrical system: propulsion system
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.
Recall number 25V182000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Peterbilt 220 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The bulletin has been updated to include vehicles equipped with 141 kWh batteries.
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Software updates are available for certain Peterbilt Model 220 BEVs that experience battery pack cell...
- Certain Model 220, K270, and K370 BEV chassis are broadcasting incorrect VINs to PACCAR Solutions.
- 5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has...
- Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting...
- Information Only Storage guideline procedures are now available for both Medium Duty and Heavy-Duty...
- Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture...
- BEV Phase 2 tools have been added to the BEV required tools lists.
- 07/24/2024
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Is the 2022 Peterbilt 220 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Peterbilt 220 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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