2023 Kenworth T680 | 2023 Peterbilt 579 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published January 17, 2023 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V007000, published January 17, 2023 and initiated January 16, 2023. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2023 Kenworth T680 | 2023 Peterbilt 579 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
What to do
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23PBA and 23KWA.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T680
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2023 KENWORTH T680 | 2023 PETERBILT 579 | 2022 PETERBILT 579
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Kenworth T680 | 2023 Peterbilt 579 | 2022 Peterbilt 579 — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V007000 on January 17, 2023. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23PBA and 23KWA.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T680.