Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)Recall 22V-631 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 22V-631 covers 1,601 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V631000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
The risk
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.