NHTSA Recall 21V00N000: Electrical system: wiring
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,107 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth T270.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V00N000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21KWH and 21PBN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 29, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.
Safety risk
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-wire the warning alarm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWH and 21PBN.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V00N000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2020 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2021 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021, 2022 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.