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2021-2025 Kenworth C500B, Kenworth T280 and others recall: software

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 9, 2024. It covers about 220,764 vehicles.

vehicles affected
220,764
reported
Dec 9, 2024
owners notified
Feb 3, 2025
related complaints
8

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 24KWL and 24PBL.

Recall number 24V915000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about electrical problems.

2024 Kenworth C500B2025 Kenworth C500B2023 Kenworth T2802024 Kenworth T2802025 Kenworth T2802022 Kenworth T3702023 Kenworth T3702022 Kenworth T3802023 Kenworth T3802024 Kenworth T3802025 Kenworth T3802021 Kenworth T440

Questions about recall 24V915000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2025 Kenworth C500B, Kenworth T280 and others software?

Yes. Recall 24V915000, reported on December 9, 2024, covers about 220,764 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V915000?

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 24KWL and 24PBL.

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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