Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 26, 2021
Peterbilt 365 (2020) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
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.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 trucks due to a risk of fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. This affects vehicles where the fuel rail assembly might leak, requiring dealers to inspect and replace parts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79944-peterbilt-365-2020-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
“Peterbilt 365 (2020) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79944-peterbilt-365-2020-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V391000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V391000).
NHTSA announced on May 26, 2021, that PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles due to a fuel leak risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel rail assembly as necessary at no cost to owners.
How to tell if you have it
Kenworth T270, 2018-2021
Kenworth T370, 2018-2021
Kenworth T440, 2018-2021
Kenworth T470, 2018-2021
Kenworth T800, 2018-2021
Kenworth T880, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 337, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 348, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 365, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 367, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 520, 2018-2021
Peterbilt 567, 2018-2021
What to do
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).
The hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show PACCAR Incorporated has 148 other recalls on record since 2009-03-09. Recent brand recalls include a 2026-10-14 Kenworth T680 bunk restraint hazard, a 2026-09-01 Peterbilt 548 delayed brakes risk, and a 2026-08-21 Kenworth T680 seat harness fire risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall (2026-10-07), Ford 2024 Bronco Fuel Leak Recall (2025-11-09) and Kia 2022-2026 Carnival Fuel Leak Fire Recall (2026-04-10).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 model. The recall covers vehicles with PACCAR recall numbers 21KWC or 21PBD.
Brand
Peterbilt
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines to determine if replacement is needed.
Get Free Repair
If the rail needs replacement, PACCAR will provide it at no cost to the owner.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Take action
Contact Peterbilt
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V391000 — Peterbilt 365 (2020) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Peterbilt 365 (2020) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V391000 from Peterbilt.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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