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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks because their engine control module (ECM) can short-circuit and cause engine stalling, which may lead to crashes. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. during the 2023 model year. Owners should contact dealers for free ECM replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81435-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81435-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V631000
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“Kenworth T280 (2023) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81435-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V631000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V631000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. This stalling could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, especially during highway driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the risk of engine stalling during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2023 Kenworth T280 model. The recall covers specific 2023 model years sold in the U.S. by PACCAR.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the engine control module (ECM) at no cost to you.
October 16, 2022Check Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 16, 2022.
October 16, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with the engine control module (ECM) that may short-circuit.
How can I get the ECM replaced?
Dealers will replace the ECM for free. Contact Kenworth or Peterbilt customer service for assistance.
When will I receive the recall notification?
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 16, 2022.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V631000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 22V631000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V631000 (August 17, 2022)
- 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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