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PACCAR Incorporated: 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Driveshaft Breakage

Agency Publication Date: September 5, 2023
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Summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling 21 of its 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks because the driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions. If the driveshaft breaks, it can separate from the vehicle and cause a complete loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the affected driveshafts with a new component free of charge.

Risk

A broken and separated driveshaft causes an immediate loss of power to the wheels, which significantly increases the risk of a crash on the road.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2023 Kenworth K270, 2023 Kenworth K370, or a 2023 Peterbilt 220 truck.
  2. Contact an authorized Kenworth or Peterbilt dealer to schedule a free replacement of the driveshaft.
  3. If you own a Kenworth vehicle, you can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and reference recall number 23KWG.
  4. If you own a Peterbilt vehicle, you can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall number 23PBG.
  5. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Dealers will replace the driveshafts free of charge.

How to: Contact Kenworth or Peterbilt customer service or an authorized dealer to arrange for a free driveshaft replacement.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kenworth K270
Product: 2023 Kenworth K370
Product: 2023 Peterbilt 220

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V616000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 21 vehicles
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 16, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23KWG and 23PBG
Agency Last Updated: November 27, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response