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.
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
PACCAR is recalling 2021 Kenworth T880 trucks because flywheel capscrews may be improperly torqued, causing the flywheel to detach. This can lead to loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles also risk injury from ejected driveline parts.
The flywheel capscrews may be improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach. This can cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Driveline pieces may also be ejected from the engine compartment, posing injury hazards.
Owners of 2021 Kenworth T880 trucks with Cummins X15 engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of loss of power or injury from ejected parts.
Check if your 2021 Kenworth T880 has a Cummins X15 engine. The recall covers vehicles with PACCAR recall numbers 21KWA or 21PBB.
Call 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt) to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an inspection.
Dealers will inspect the engine for damage and repair the flywheel if necessary at no cost.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. 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 21KWA and 21PBB.
The flywheel capscrews may be improperly torqued, causing the flywheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Check if your 2021 Kenworth T880 has a Cummins X15 engine and PACCAR recall numbers 21KWA or 21PBB.
The recall began on March 29, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for repairs; dealers will handle it at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V080000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 21V080000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. 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 21KWA and 21PBB. 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.
