NHTSA Recall History

Paccar Incorporated Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Paccar Incorporated — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

⚠ 1 active Do Not Drive recall — see below
419
Total Recalls
2,585,264
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
59
Years Reported
1
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

About Paccar Incorporated recalls

Paccar Incorporated has issued 419 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 59 years (from 1968 to 2026), affecting an estimated 2,585,264 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Service Brakes, Air, Electrical System, Steering. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Paccar Incorporated safety recalls.

Service Brakes, Air 44 recalls
Electrical System 42 recalls
Steering 40 recalls
Power Train 35 recalls
Suspension 26 recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling 16 recalls
Recall History

Paccar Incorporated recalls by year

Browse 419 recalls across 59 years. Most recent first.

2021 14 recalls

Recall 21V00N000
Paccar Incorporated
Methane detection system may fail
Electrical System · 1,107 affected · Dec 29, 2021
Recall 21V906000
Paccar Incorporated
Work brake may unintentionally disengage
Electrical System · 908 affected · Nov 19, 2021
Recall 21V719000
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Esc indicator lamp may not illuminate/fmvss 136
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · 19 affected · Sep 16, 2021
Recall 21V720000
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Quick release valve missing/fmvss 121
N/A · 15 affected · Sep 16, 2021
Recall 21V648000
Paccar Incorporated
Loss of rear brake signal
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 163 affected · Aug 19, 2021
Recall 21V609000
Paccar Incorporated
Insufficiently crimped wires in epowertrain
Electrical System · 6 affected · Aug 4, 2021
Recall 21V601000
Paccar Incorporated
Fuel hose leak
Fuel System, Diesel · 688 affected · Aug 3, 2021
Recall 21V546000
Paccar Incorporated
Windshield defrost failure
Visibility · 6,916 affected · Jul 20, 2021
Recall 21V391000
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High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel
Fuel System, Diesel · 612 affected · May 26, 2021
Recall 21V328000
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Spring brake chamber assembled incorrectly
N/A · 13 affected · May 10, 2021
Recall 21V262000
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Vehicle may start when not in park/fmvss 102
N/A · 53 affected · Apr 13, 2021
Recall 21V181000
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Engine control module calibrated incorrectly
N/A · 1 affected · Mar 16, 2021
Recall 21V080000
Paccar Incorporated
Flywheel capscrews not tightened properly
N/A · 132 affected · Feb 17, 2021
Recall 21V004000
Paccar Incorporated
Steering column support structure may crack
Steering · 1,021 affected · Jan 11, 2021

2015 19 recalls

Recall 15V889000
Paccar Incorporated
Incorrect load range/fmvss 120
N/A · 15 affected · Dec 31, 2015
Recall 15V740000
Paccar Incorporated
Trucks can exceed speed rating of front tires
N/A · 1,876 affected · Nov 9, 2015
Recall 15V639000
Paccar Incorporated
10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse
Power Train · 27 affected · Oct 9, 2015
Recall 15V641000
Paccar Incorporated
Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
N/A · 290 affected · Oct 9, 2015
Recall 15V597000
Paccar Incorporated
Defective engine control module may cause stall
Electrical System · 354 affected · Sep 24, 2015
Recall 15V456000
Paccar Incorporated
Alternator cable may chafe
Electrical System · 288 affected · Jul 22, 2015
Recall 15V457000
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Brake valve lines may be improperly connected
N/A · 334 affected · Jul 22, 2015
Recall 15V458000
Paccar Incorporated
Drls override hazard lights/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 12,551 affected · Jul 22, 2015
Recall 15V309000
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Vent tube may detach from engine breather
Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,823 affected · May 26, 2015
Recall 15V310000
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Driveshaft may slip
Power Train · 30 affected · May 26, 2015
Recall 15V272000
Paccar Incorporated
Rear wheel lug nuts may be loose
Wheels · 49 affected · May 11, 2015
Recall 15V270000
Paccar Incorporated
Alternator charge cable may chafe
Electrical System · 1,494 affected · May 8, 2015
Large Recall 15V271000
Paccar Incorporated
Water may leak into wiper motor
Visibility · 104,807 affected · May 8, 2015
Recall 15V206000
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Vehicle speed may unexpectedly increase
Vehicle Speed Control · 379 affected · Apr 7, 2015
Recall 15V196000
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Rear drive axles may have insufficient lubricant
Power Train · 24 affected · Apr 3, 2015
Large Recall 15V132000
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Incorrect tire information on label/fmvss 110
Equipment · 213,230 affected · Mar 6, 2015
Recall 15V108000
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Improperly torqued tie rod clamp
Steering · 5,141 affected · Feb 24, 2015
Recall 15V051000
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Improperly torqued brake caliper bolts
Service Brakes, Air · 106 affected · Jan 30, 2015
Recall 15V036000
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Incorrect horn contact plate may disable esc
N/A · 39 affected · Jan 27, 2015

2014 20 recalls

Recall 14V810000
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Improperly seated brake chamber diaphragm
Parking Brake · 1,623 affected · Dec 29, 2014
Recall 14V731000
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Incorrect or loose steering wheel attachment
N/A · 35 affected · Nov 13, 2014
Recall 14V722000
Paccar Incorporated
Undersized wire gauge for stop lamp circuit
N/A · 1,380 affected · Nov 10, 2014
Recall 14V716000
Paccar Incorporated
Defective valve seat
N/A · 101 affected · Nov 7, 2014
Recall 14E067000
Paccar Incorporated
Steering/lng pump failure
N/A · 2 affected · Oct 3, 2014
Recall 14V486000
Paccar Incorporated
Fuel filter shell may separate and cause stall
N/A · 2,045 affected · Aug 7, 2014
Recall 14V439000
Paccar Incorporated
Loose electrical connectors may result in stall
N/A · 1,966 affected · Jul 21, 2014
Large Recall 14E040000
Paccar Incorporated
Warning triangle kits/fmvss 125
N/A · 134,583 affected · Jul 14, 2014
Recall 14V283000
Paccar Incorporated
Lack of air bag fault telltale lamp
N/A · 1,705 affected · May 29, 2014
Recall 14V178000
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Lighting combination may be too bright/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 63 affected · Apr 8, 2014
Recall 14V145000
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Undersized front axle drum brakes/fmvss 121
N/A · 474 affected · Mar 25, 2014
Recall 14V086000
Paccar Incorporated
Ice may form in intake manifold
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,019 affected · Feb 18, 2014
Recall 14V036000
Paccar Incorporated
Transmission shifter illumination
Power Train · 35 affected · Feb 5, 2014
Recall 14V026000
Paccar Incorporated
Hybrid transmission software
Power Train · 22 affected · Jan 30, 2014
Recall 14V027000
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Parking brake installed on incorrect axle
N/A · 86 affected · Jan 29, 2014
Recall 14V015000
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Improperly torqued door pull fasteners
Structure · 827 affected · Jan 27, 2014
Recall 14V012000
Paccar Incorporated
Door latch may prevent door from being opened
N/A · 11,056 affected · Jan 24, 2014
Recall 14V013000
Paccar Incorporated
Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
N/A · 10,414 affected · Jan 24, 2014
Recall 14V014000
Paccar Incorporated
Battery equalizer and converters: fire risk
Electrical System · 828 affected · Jan 24, 2014
Recall 14V008000
Paccar Incorporated
Truck may start while in gear
Power Train · 85 affected · Jan 14, 2014

2010 15 recalls

Recall 10V654000
Paccar Incorporated
Kenworth/hood strut safety latch
Latches/locks/linkages · 1,510 affected · Dec 22, 2010
Recall 10V634000
Paccar Incorporated
Kenworth/peterbilt/interaxle driveline failures
Power Train · 12,873 affected · Dec 13, 2010
Recall 10V601000
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Kenworth/door labels/part 567
Equipment · 97 affected · Nov 24, 2010
Recall 10V535000
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Kenworth/drive axle brake orientation
Service Brakes, Air · 417 affected · Oct 27, 2010
Recall 10V453000
Paccar Incorporated
Kenworth/perterbilt egr valve seal oil leak
Engine And Engine Cooling · 384 affected · Oct 1, 2010
Recall 10V452000
Paccar Incorporated
Kenworth/chassis load center connection
N/A · 3,040 affected · Sep 29, 2010
Recall 10V308000
Paccar Incorporated
Kenworth/peterbilt/steering shaft weld/trw
Steering · 9,697 affected · Jul 2, 2010
Recall 10V266000
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Kenworth/hood strut safety latch retaining pins
Latches/locks/linkages · 4,796 affected · Jun 16, 2010
Recall 10V212000
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Sheetmetal hood/rear support bracket interference
Service Brakes, Air · 10 affected · May 18, 2010
Recall 10V198000
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Peterbilt/fmvss 121
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 6 affected · May 11, 2010
Recall 10V211000
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Kenworth/spring brake air governor
N/A · 22 affected · May 10, 2010
Recall 10V185000
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Rear axle outer end hub
Suspension · 21 affected · May 4, 2010
Recall 10V162000
Paccar Incorporated
Medium duty hood anti-blowdown device
Latches/locks/linkages · 531 affected · Apr 20, 2010
Recall 10V150000
Paccar Incorporated
Over-torque of non-lms hubs
Power Train · 23 affected · Apr 15, 2010
Recall 10V034000
Paccar Incorporated
Air volume calculation error
N/A · 17 affected · Feb 3, 2010

2008 16 recalls

Recall 08V510000
Paccar Incorporated
Ard extension pipes/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 60 affected · Oct 3, 2008
Recall 08V485000
Paccar Incorporated
Brake assemblies/airglide 400 rear suspension
N/A · 130 affected · Sep 24, 2008
Recall 08V487000
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Dpf bracket straps/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,883 affected · Sep 23, 2008
Recall 08V486000
Paccar Incorporated
Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 263 affected · Sep 22, 2008
Recall 08V431000
Paccar Incorporated
T-14 service brake chamber/bendix
Service Brakes, Air · 86 affected · Aug 25, 2008
Recall 08V314000
Paccar Incorporated
Axle u-bolts/suspension torque values
N/A · 1,189 affected · Jul 14, 2008
Recall 08V280000
Paccar Incorporated
Headlight harness routing/hood safety latch
Latches/locks/linkages · 62 affected · Jun 26, 2008
Recall 08V246000
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Fuel line interference
Fuel System, Other · 36 affected · Jun 3, 2008
Recall 08V190000
Paccar Incorporated
Trailer cable connection
Trailer Hitches · 3,573 affected · Apr 25, 2008
Recall 08E034000
Paccar Incorporated
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblies
Trailer Hitches · 292 affected · Apr 24, 2008
Recall 08V176000
Paccar Incorporated
Fifth wheels/saf-holland simplex
Trailer Hitches · 172 affected · Apr 17, 2008
Recall 08V128000
Paccar Incorporated
Dash control valves/bendix mv-3
Parking Brake · 1,043 affected · Mar 21, 2008
Recall 08V104000
Paccar Incorporated
Pintle hook attachment bolts/premier
N/A · 318 affected · Mar 10, 2008
Recall 08V099000
Paccar Incorporated
Broken slack adjusters on sisu axles/fabco
Service Brakes, Air · 130 affected · Mar 4, 2008
Recall 08V065000
Paccar Incorporated
Fmvss 206/trimark door latch
Latches/locks/linkages · 6,169 affected · Feb 7, 2008
Recall 08V002000
Paccar Incorporated
Fmvss 106/air brake hoses/eaton synflex
Service Brakes, Air · 2,794 affected · Jan 8, 2008

2007 20 recalls

Recall 07V591000
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Steering gears/trw
Steering · 559 affected · Dec 20, 2007
Recall 07V467000
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Engine failure/isl cm850 engines/cummins
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2 affected · Oct 2, 2007
Recall 07V409000
Paccar Incorporated
Aluminum fuel tank longitudinal weld seams
Fuel System, Diesel · 319 affected · Sep 10, 2007
Recall 07V353000
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Fuel pump failure/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 85 affected · Aug 10, 2007
Recall 07V321000
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Radiator tie rod installation
Steering · 66 affected · Jul 19, 2007
Recall 07V287000
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Ecm ism c876 engines/cummins
N/A · 618 affected · Jul 5, 2007
Recall 07V279000
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Oil fill cap/caterpillar
N/A · 28,968 affected · Jun 28, 2007
Recall 07V276000
Paccar Incorporated
Sr-7 spring brake modulating valve/bendix
N/A · 16 affected · Jun 27, 2007
Recall 07V269000
Paccar Incorporated
Removable front tow hitch
N/A · 9,571 affected · Jun 26, 2007
Recall 07V217000
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Rear hood mounting brackets/front brake
Structure · 61 affected · May 22, 2007
Recall 07V213000
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Misrouted jumper wire
N/A · 293 affected · May 21, 2007
Recall 07V195000
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Cracks in engine fan blade/horton
Engine And Engine Cooling · 111 affected · May 7, 2007
Recall 07V165000
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Hood safety cable
Electrical System · 302 affected · Apr 18, 2007
Recall 07V153000
Paccar Incorporated
Fuel water separator/davco
Fuel System, Gasoline · 306 affected · Apr 10, 2007
Recall 07V132000
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Axle housing/dana
Power Train · 245 affected · Mar 22, 2007
Recall 07V107000
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Transmission auto neutral function/allison
Power Train · 4,592 affected · Mar 16, 2007
Recall 07V090000
Paccar Incorporated
Brake timing/fmvss 121
N/A · 65 affected · Mar 9, 2007
Recall 07V073000
Paccar Incorporated
Trailer light & abs power connection
N/A · 1,377 affected · Mar 2, 2007
Recall 07V044000
Paccar Incorporated
Brake proportioning valve assembly
N/A · 18 affected · Feb 12, 2007
Recall 07V033000
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Fifth wheel king pin air release valve & plumbing
Trailer Hitches · 164 affected · Feb 6, 2007

2001 17 recalls

Recall 01V293002
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Paccar/front axle
Wheels · 14 affected · Nov 8, 2001
Recall 01V335000
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Paccar/kenworth/driveline fasteners
Power Train · 237 affected · Oct 25, 2001
Recall 01V305000
Paccar Incorporated
Paccar/kenworth/fmvss 103/defogging
Visibility · 2,670 affected · Sep 26, 2001
Recall 01V140006
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Paccar/trw tie rod ends (20edl)
Steering · 2,294 affected · Aug 28, 2001
Recall 01V268000
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Paccar/kenworth/dana/brake lining
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,000 affected · Aug 23, 2001
Recall 01V188000
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Paccar/kenworth/fmvss 121/air reservoir
Service Brakes, Air · 23 affected · Jun 12, 2001
Recall 01V179000
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Paccar/peterbilt/cab doors
Latches/locks/linkages · 52,500 affected · Jun 5, 2001
Recall 01V181000
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Paccar/peterbilt/spicer driveshafts
Power Train · 27 affected · Jun 5, 2001
Recall 01V165000
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Paccar/engine wiring harness diode
Electrical System · 73 affected · May 21, 2001
Recall 01V167001
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Paccar/suspension
N/A · 390 affected · May 17, 2001
Recall 01V142000
Paccar Incorporated
Paccar/kenworth/part 567/gawr
Equipment · 14 affected · Apr 24, 2001
Recall 01V131000
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Paccar/rfim electrical
Electrical System · 1,449 affected · Apr 13, 2001
Recall 01V066000
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Paccar/steering shaft bolts
N/A · 1,755 affected · Mar 7, 2001
Recall 01V044005
Paccar Incorporated
Paccar/trw steering systems/tie rod
Steering · 6,392 affected · Mar 1, 2001
Recall 01V054000
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Paccar/peterbilt/fmvss 210/fasteners
Seat Belts · 6,623 affected · Feb 22, 2001
Recall 01V051000
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Paccar/kenworth/lower sway arm bolts
Suspension · 209 affected · Feb 20, 2001
Recall 01V021000
Paccar Incorporated
Paccar/kenworth/circuit breaker
Electrical System · 1,992 affected · Feb 5, 2001

1989 14 recalls

Recall 89V190000
Paccar Incorporated
Steering:power:shaft pitman
Steering · 1,227 affected · Nov 6, 1989
Recall 89V187000
Paccar Incorporated
Fuel:fuel pump
Fuel System, Gasoline · 19 affected · Oct 27, 1989
Recall 89V146000
Paccar Incorporated
Electrical system:battery:other part
Electrical System · 10,500 affected · Aug 28, 1989
Recall 89V135000
Paccar Incorporated
Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring
Vehicle Speed Control · 1,305 affected · Aug 10, 1989
Recall 89V136000
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Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring
Vehicle Speed Control · 56 affected · Aug 10, 1989
Recall 89V131000
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Structure:frame:members and body:other parts
N/A · 60 affected · Aug 4, 1989
Recall 89V112000
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Fuel:fuel lines:metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 103 affected · Jul 30, 1989
Recall 89V058000
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Steering:power:gear box
Steering · 569 affected · Apr 7, 1989
Recall 89V059000
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Suspension:tandem axle:rear
Suspension · 983 affected · Apr 7, 1989
Recall 89V036000
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Electrical system:wiring:other part
Electrical System · 650 affected · Mar 10, 1989
Recall 89V007000
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Steering:wheel and column
Steering · 1,500 affected · Jan 17, 1989
Recall 89V008000
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Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors
Seat Belts · 8,000 affected · Jan 17, 1989
Recall 89V018000
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Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt
N/A · 231 affected · Jan 7, 1989
Recall 89V019000
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Fuel:fuel lines:metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,078 affected · Jan 7, 1989

Paccar Incorporated Recall FAQ

Common questions about Paccar Incorporated safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Paccar Incorporated issued?

Paccar Incorporated has issued 419 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 2,585,264 vehicles since 1968. The most recent recall was reported 2026-01-19.

How do I check if my Paccar Incorporated vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Paccar Incorporated and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Paccar Incorporated recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Paccar Incorporated must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Does Paccar Incorporated have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?

Yes — 1 Paccar Incorporated recall carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.

Which Paccar Incorporated components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Paccar Incorporated are: Service Brakes, Air (44), Electrical System (42), Steering (40), Power Train (35), Suspension (26). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Paccar Incorporated recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Paccar Incorporated.