NHTSA Recall 22V631000: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,601 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Kenworth K270.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V631000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22KWG and 22PBG |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) |
| Report received | August 17, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Safety risk
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
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 22V631000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K270 | 2023 |
| Kenworth K370 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2023 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2023 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2023 |
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.