NHTSA Recall 21V391000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 612 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Kenworth T270.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V391000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21KWC, 21PBD |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | May 26, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
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 21V391000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2021 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.