Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA recall 23V616000 · announced September 5, 2023 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 21 units affected

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

The risk

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 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 23KWG and 23PBG.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2023 Kenworth K270
• 2023 Kenworth K370
• 2023 Peterbilt 220

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.