2021-2022 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800B and others recall: engine
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 17, 2021. It covers about 132 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 132
- reported
- Feb 17, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 29, 2021
- related complaints
- 1
Engine
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- Risk
- A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth) or 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.
Recall number 21V080000
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T680 2021-2022 20212022
- Kenworth T800B 2021-2022 20212022
- Kenworth T880 2021-2022 20212022
- Kenworth W900 2021-2022 20212022
- Kenworth W990 2021 2021
- Peterbilt 367 2021-2022 20212022
- Peterbilt 389 2021-2022 20212022
- Peterbilt 567 2021-2022 20212022
- Peterbilt 579 2021-2022 20212022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
2021 Kenworth T6802022 Kenworth T6802021 Kenworth T800B2022 Kenworth T800B2021 Kenworth T8802022 Kenworth T8802021 Kenworth W9002022 Kenworth W9002021 Kenworth W9902021 Peterbilt 3672022 Peterbilt 3672021 Peterbilt 389
Questions about recall 21V080000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T800B and others engine?
Yes. Recall 21V080000, reported on February 17, 2021, covers about 132 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V080000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth) or 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Kenworth T680?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history