Peterbilt 567 (2021) Recall: Fuel Tank Leak Fire Risk
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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 567 trucks because U-bolts can wear through the fuel tank over time, risking fuel leaks and fire. This affects truck owners who need to have the fuel tank inspected and possibly replaced by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80624-peterbilt-567-2021-recall-fuel-tank-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80624-peterbilt-567-2021-recall-fuel-tank-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V653000
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“Peterbilt 567 (2021) Recall: Fuel Tank Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80624-peterbilt-567-2021-recall-fuel-tank-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V653000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V653000).
Why it’s dangerous
U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis can gradually wear through the fuel tank over time, creating a hole. This allows fuel to leak, which can ignite and cause a fire if exposed to heat or sparks.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with 2021 Peterbilt 567 models are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix are at risk of fire if the fuel tank leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2021 Peterbilt 567 model. The recall covers trucks where U-bolts may have worn through the fuel tank.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary at no cost.
Check for Notification Letter
Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023, so you should have received one.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 37 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Peterbilt
We’ve drafted a message you can send Peterbilt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V653000 — Peterbilt 567 (2021) Recall: Fuel Tank Leak Fire Risk Hello, I own a Peterbilt 567 (2021) Recall: Fuel Tank Leak Fire Risk that is covered by recall 23V653000 from Peterbilt. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V653000 (September 27, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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