2021-2022 Kenworth T270, Kenworth T280 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 3, 2021. It covers about 688 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 688
reported: Aug 3, 2021
owners notified: Jul 30, 2021

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth) and 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.

Recall number 21V601000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V601000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Kenworth T270, Kenworth T280 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 21V601000, reported on August 3, 2021, covers about 688 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V601000?

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 (Kenworth) and 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.

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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