NHTSA Recall 24V915000: Software (electrical system) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220,764 vehicles. It affects 23 models including the Kenworth C500B.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V915000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24KWL 24PBL |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | December 9, 2024 |
| Owner notification | February 3, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Safety risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V915000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500B | 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2022, 2023 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T800B | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth W900B | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 520 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 589 | 2024, 2025 |
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.