PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with potential fuel hose disconnect causing engine stalls and fire risk. Owners must contact dealers for free hose replacement by November 4, 2023.
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks because a fuel hose may disconnect, causing engine stalls that could lead to crashes or fuel leaks that might ignite. This affects truck owners who need to get the hoses replaced by dealers.
A disconnected fuel hose can cause the engine to stall, potentially leading to a crash. Fuel leaks near ignition sources could also cause a fire. This happens because the hoses may have been damaged during production.
Truck owners with 2023 Kenworth T280 models are most at risk. The hazard is specific to these trucks and requires immediate attention from the owner.
Check if your truck is a 2023 Kenworth T280 model. The recall covers specific truck models from PACCAR, including 2023-2024 T280, T380, T480, and Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548.
Dealers will replace both fuel hoses free of charge for affected trucks.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023.
Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWF and 23PBF.
2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 trucks.
Dealers will replace both hoses free of charge. Contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4220.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V617000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 23V617000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWF and 23PBF. 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.
