NHTSA Recall 21V601000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 688 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Kenworth T270.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V601000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21PBG and 21KWF |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 3, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
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 21V601000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2021, 2022 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2021, 2022 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021, 2022 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2021, 2022 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 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.