NHTSA Recall 16V426000: Electrical system: module
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,227 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V426000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 616-C and 16KWB |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE |
| Report received | June 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (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.go
Vehicles covered by recall 16V426000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2017 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2017 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2017 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2017 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2017 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 320 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2017 |
| Peterbilt 587 | 2017 |
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.