Control module: softwareRecall 21V-719 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 21V-719 covers 19 Peterbilt vehicles for a control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V719000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 567 and 579 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
The risk
The driver may be unaware of an ESC system malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ESC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.