PACCAR Incorporated recalls
Every recall we track for PACCAR Incorporated — 150 in all, from 2009–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 61 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
85 recalls since 2017. 8% rated “stop using now”.
All NHTSA recall records for PACCAR Incorporated since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2025 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 (to date) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
PACCAR Incorporated recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
Most common reasons for PACCAR Incorporated recalls
What to do if you have a recalled PACCAR Incorporated product
- Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
- Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
- Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
All PACCAR Incorporated recalls
60 shown- Stop using nowVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls certain 2022-2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to fuel hose separation. Dealers will replace hoses free of charge.
KenworthOct 22, 2026 - Stop using nowVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2027) recall — Seat Belts
Kenworth recalls certain 2027 T680 vehicles due to improperly secured bunk restraint webbing. Dealers will inspect and replace restraints free of charge.
KenworthOct 14, 2026 - Stop using nowVehicle
PETERBILT 548 (2027) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks due to delayed brake response. Dealers will replace front brake valves and hoses free of charge.
PeterbiltSep 2, 2026 - Stop using nowVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2027) recall — Seats
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 vehicles due to seat ventilation harness fire risk. Dealers will replace the harnesses free of charge.
KenworthAug 22, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2027) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks with contaminated power distribution centers that may cause loss of lighting, wipers, ABS, or drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must have PDC boxes replaced free by dealers.
KenworthJul 27, 2026 - Stop using nowVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2026) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 tractors due to an incorrectly installed air brake quick release valve that may cause trailer instability.
PeterbiltJul 9, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2025) recall — Steering
PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 trucks with potential steering cross-shaft failure causing loss of control. Owners must contact dealers for free repair.
PeterbiltJan 20, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 567 (2026) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks with air brakes that may not stop properly due to insufficient air volume. Owners must have dealers install correct air tanks free of charge.
PeterbiltNov 18, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T880 (2025) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2024-2026 Kenworth T880 trucks with faulty instrument panels that may not display speed or warning lights, risking crashes. Owners must update software free of charge.
KenworthSep 3, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with delayed headlights and lift axle issues that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must update software by contacting dealers or customer service.
KenworthJun 26, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 567 (2025) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential brake failure. This recall addresses rear brake piping assembly issues that could cause loss of service brakes or anti-lock function.
PeterbiltMay 28, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH K270 (2025) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls certain 2020-2026 Kenworth K270 electric trucks due to potential electrical connection issues causing loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
KenworthMar 25, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2022-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks with electrical system issue that may cause sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Free software update and harness replacement available.
KenworthMar 24, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty hazard lights and instrument display brightness. Inoperative lights and display adjustments may increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
KenworthJan 30, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Vehicle Speed Control
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with potentially sticky throttle pedals that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
KenworthJan 16, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty ECU software that may cause safety systems to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming.
KenworthDec 10, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2024-2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential wheel hub overheating causing fire or loss of vehicle control. Owners must have dealers inspect and repair free of charge.
KenworthDec 3, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T880 (2025) recall — Steering
PACCAR is recalling Kenworth T880 (2025) trucks with steering issues that could cause loss of control and crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs by January 21, 2025.
KenworthDec 3, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T880 (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T880 trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines due to potential fuel pump barrel fractures causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
KenworthOct 23, 2024 - Stop using nowVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential broken ball stud causing loss of steering control. Owners must stop driving until repairs are done.
KenworthJun 12, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Steering
PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potentially fractured steering gears that could cause loss of control and crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free steering gear replacement.
KenworthMar 27, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential gear shifter communication failure causing vehicle disablement after stopping, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free gear shifter replacement.
KenworthMar 20, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls certain 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with air brakes that may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Owners must have air tanks checked by dealers for free.
KenworthFeb 23, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Steering
PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential steering control issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must have steering gears inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
KenworthJan 25, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH W900 (2024) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2024 Kenworth W900 trucks with potential oil leaks causing axle spindles to loosen or fracture. Owners must have steering knuckle assemblies inspected and replaced by dealers.
KenworthJan 25, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Visibility
PACCAR recalls certain 2022-2024 Kenworth T280 trucks due to mirror glass detachment risk. Dealing with a possible visibility hazard that could increase crash risk.
KenworthJan 15, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH W900 (2021) recall — Seat Belts
PACCAR recalls 2021 Kenworth W900 vehicles with potential seat belt connection issues that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belts inspected by dealers for free.
KenworthOct 26, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2021-2024 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt trucks with delayed trailer brake release, risking instability and crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free brake repairs.
KenworthSep 29, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 567 (2021) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls 2021 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential fuel tank leaks causing fire risk. Owners must have U-bolts inspected and fuel tanks replaced if needed.
PeterbiltSep 27, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with loose fasteners that may cause driveline separation and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers by September 19, 2023 for free repairs.
KenworthJul 21, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2021) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2021 Peterbilt 579 trucks with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators due to a fastener issue that may damage the alternator cable, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the frame fastener replaced free by dealers.
PeterbiltJun 13, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with potential fuel hose disconnect causing engine stalls and fire risk. Owners must contact dealers for free hose replacement by November 4, 2023.
KenworthMay 9, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2023) recall — Parking Brake
Paccar recalls 2023 Peterbilt 579 trucks with faulty parking brake valve that may cause rollaway and crashes. Owners must contact Paccar for free replacement.
PaccarMar 20, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and Peterbilt 536/537/548 trucks. Service brakes may fail if pedal is rapidly pressed and released, increasing crash risk. Dealers will add free pedal restraint bracket.
KenworthFeb 15, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2022) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
PACCAR recalls 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 trucks with faulty electronic stability control software that may underestimate vehicle mass, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software update by March 17, 2023.
PeterbiltJan 16, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2022) recall — Visibility
PACCAR recalls 2022 Peterbilt 579 trucks with potentially broken hood mirrors that could fall into roadways, increasing crash risk. Owners may get free repairs by February 14, 2023.
PeterbiltDec 16, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Suspension
PACCAR is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks with Haulmaax/EX suspensions due to potential axle instability. Owners must have their suspension inspected by dealers for free.
PeterbiltDec 16, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks with electrical issues that could cause loss of speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software by December 16, 2022.
KenworthOct 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 vehicles with potential engine stalling causing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free ECM replacement by October 16, 2022.
KenworthAug 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Steering
PACCAR is recalling 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks with potentially fractured steering gears that could cause loss of steering control and crash risk. Owners must have steering gears inspected and replaced free by dealers.
KenworthJul 28, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with miscalibrated transmission actuators that could shift unexpectedly, risking crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
KenworthJun 15, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with faulty ABS system that won't alert driver of brake issues, risking crashes. Owners must get free software update from dealers.
KenworthJun 15, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2020 Kenworth T680 vehicles with steering fastener failure risk. Dealing with potential loss of steering control and crash injury risk.
KenworthApr 25, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Structure
PACCAR recalls 2022 Kenworth T680 trucks where mud flaps may wear fuel tanks, risking spills that could cause crashes. Dealers will install free anti-sail devices by February 2023.
KenworthApr 8, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2022) recall — Structure
PACCAR recalls 2022 Peterbilt 579 trucks with unsecured cab steps that can unexpectedly move, increasing injury risk during entry/exit. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
PeterbiltJan 18, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Electrical System
PACCAR recalls 2020 Kenworth T680 trucks with electrical system issues that may cause methane detection failures, risking injury or fire. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
KenworthDec 29, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks with service brakes that may unintentionally disengage during winching, risking vehicle movement and crashes.
PeterbiltNov 19, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2015-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks with potential steering column cracks that could cause crashes. Owners must have steering column inspected and repaired free by dealers.
PeterbiltNov 1, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 579 (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2021 Peterbilt 579 trucks with potential brake chamber assembly issues that could cause loss of air pressure and crash risk. Owners must contact PACCAR for free brake chamber replacement.
PeterbiltOct 5, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 567 (2022) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
PACCAR recalls 2022 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential ESC system failure that could cause crashes if driver unaware of malfunction. Owners must contact PACCAR for free reprogramming.
PeterbiltSep 16, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR recalls 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks with missing quick release valves that could cause brake failure and crashes.
PeterbiltSep 16, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 567 (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PACCAR recalls 2021 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential rear brake signal loss causing crash risk. Owners must contact PACCAR for free brake assembly repair.
PeterbiltAug 19, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2022) recall — Visibility
PACCAR recalls 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks with potential windshield defrost failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must have HVAC control head replaced by dealers.
KenworthJul 20, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 365 (2020) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 trucks with potential fuel leaks causing fire if ignition sources are present. Owners must have rail inspected and replaced free by dealers.
PeterbiltMay 26, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T440 (2021) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR recalls 2021 Kenworth T440 trucks with Cummins L9 diesel engines due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners must contact PACCAR for free fuel hose replacement.
PACCARMar 8, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T880 (2021) recall — Engine
PACCAR recalls 2021 Kenworth T880 trucks with improperly torqued flywheel capscrews that may detach, causing loss of power and crash risk. Owners must have engine inspected and repaired free of charge.
KenworthFeb 17, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
PACCAR recalls 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks with potential stability control issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact for free inspection.
PeterbiltNov 25, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KENWORTH T680 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR is recalling Kenworth T680 trucks from 2016-2021 with WABCO 6S/6M ABS brakes. The brake system may cause longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a quick release valve replacement.
KenworthSep 28, 2020 - Stop using nowVehicle
PETERBILT 365 (2020) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt trucks due to short pivot bolts that may separate, creating road hazards and crash risks. Check your VIN.
PeterbiltAug 26, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
PETERBILT 520 (2020) recall — Steering
PACCAR recalls 2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks with loose steering bracket bolts that could cause steering lockup and crash risk. Owners must contact PACCAR for free repair.
PETERBILTJul 24, 2020
What people reported about PACCAR Incorporated
45 on recordComplaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to PACCAR Incorporated’s recalls — unedited excerpts.
- Owner complaint · NHTSAMay 9, 2026
After a decel to 20ish mph, the automated manual transmission attempted to shift into gear to begin acceleration. The transmission made load noises indicating a failure followed by a transmission warning with the fault code being 617 FMI 14. All acceleration a…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAApr 9, 2026
I drive a 2022 Kenworth T680 equipped with a Bendix collision mitigation / automatic emergency braking system. On multiple occasions, the system has applied the service brakes hard with no real obstacle in front of the truck, creating a serious rear‑end collis…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAFeb 18, 2026
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2024 Kenworth W900. The contact, who is a fleet manager, stated that while one of the drivers was driving uphill, the vehicle stalled. The driver called and the contact went to the location where the vehicle was p…
- Owner complaint · NHTSADec 12, 2025
Peterbilt has a recall 24V190 for the right hand shifter stalk. This VIN is not on the recall list however it does have the defective shift stalk and has been replaced 3 times prior to the recall. The most recent replacement was 8/20/24 replaced with the same …
- Owner complaint · NHTSANov 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the Engine Control Module (ECM) or the Engine Control Unit (ECU), started to lose power, eventually displaying a black screen. When attempting to drive and accel…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 1, 2025
The contact was the operator of a 2026 Peterbilt 579 for an employer. The contact stated that whether driving 30 MPH or 65 MPH, after another vehicle entered the lane in front of the vehicle, the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB and Lane Keep Assist systems er…
1 injured - Owner complaint · NHTSAJun 20, 2025
received truck yesterday , inspected the vehicle with wheels chocked and the emergency brake released 3 out of the 4 brake chamber hoses were leaking on the emergency side of the drive axel brake chambers. With the foot brake depressed driver side steer axel b…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJun 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt Conventional 579. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to neutral. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and …
PACCAR Incorporated recall questions
How many recalls has PACCAR Incorporated had?
150 recalls from PACCAR Incorporated are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2009–2026.
What is the most recent PACCAR Incorporated recall?
KENWORTH T380 (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel, dated Oct 22, 2026. Every PACCAR Incorporated recall is listed on this page, newest first.
Why are PACCAR Incorporated products recalled?
The most common reasons on record: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. (2); A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (2); A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. (2); An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. (2).
What should I do if I have a recalled PACCAR Incorporated product?
Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
How do I get alerts for new PACCAR Incorporated recalls?
Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.