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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
A sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, causing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. If fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or hot engine part, it can ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 model. The recall covers vehicles with PACCAR recall numbers 21KWC or 21PBD.
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines to determine if replacement is needed.
If the rail needs replacement, PACCAR will provide it at no cost to the owner.
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.
2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 trucks with PACCAR recall numbers 21KWC or 21PBD.
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 Peterbilt 365 model and has PACCAR recall numbers 21KWC or 21PBD.
Contact a PACCAR dealer for inspection and possible free rail replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V391000 — Peterbilt Peterbilt Hello, I own a Peterbilt 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.
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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.
