NHTSA Recall 15V597000: Electrical system: module and engine (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 354 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Kenworth T370.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V597000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15KWM and 915-L |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | September 24, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Safety risk
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 15KWM (Kenworth) and 915-L (Peterbilt).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V597000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T370 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2016 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2016 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 382 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2016 |
| Peterbilt 587 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.