2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Kenworth W990 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 | 2021 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 567 — Electrical system: software
Published November 19, 2021 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V906000, published November 19, 2021. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Kenworth W990 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 | 2021 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 567 — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
What to do
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 389
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2019 PETERBILT 389 | 2019 PETERBILT 579 | 2020 PETERBILT 579 | 2020 PETERBILT 389 | 2019 KENWORTH W990 | 2020 KENWORTH W990 | 2022 PETERBILT 537 | 2020 PETERBILT 567 | 2019 PETERBILT 567 | 2022 PETERBILT 579 | 2021 PETERBILT 579 | 2019 KENWORTH T880 | 2020 KENWORTH T880 | 2021 KENWORTH T880 | 2021 KENWORTH W990 | 2021 PETERBILT 567 | 2021 PETERBILT 389 | 2022 KENWORTH T880 | 2022 KENWORTH W990 | 2022 PETERBILT 567
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 | 2019 Kenworth W990 | 2020 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 | 2021 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Kenworth T880 | 2020 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth T880 | 2021 Kenworth W990 | 2021 Peterbilt 567 | 2021 Peterbilt 389 | 2022 Kenworth T880 | 2022 Kenworth W990 | 2022 Peterbilt 567 — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V906000 on November 19, 2021. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 389.