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2021 Peterbilt 536 recall: software

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 16, 2021. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1
reported
Mar 16, 2021
owners notified
Mar 3, 2021

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling one 2021 Peterbilt 536 vehicle equipped with a Cummins Westport Inc. B6.7N engine that has certain engine control module calibrations. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.
Risk
If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR owns the vehicle affected, and it was repaired as of March 3, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBC.

Recall number 21V181000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V181000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Peterbilt 536 software?

Yes. Recall 21V181000, reported on March 16, 2021, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V181000?

PACCAR owns the vehicle affected, and it was repaired as of March 3, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBC.

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.

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