Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #23V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V007000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2022-2023 peterbilt 579 and 2023 kenworth t680 vehicles Includes 46 affected units, Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2023 peterbilt 579 and 2023 kenworth t680 vehicles

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 peterbilt 579 and 2023 kenworth t680 vehicles. incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 136, "electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles."

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 17, 2023. owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). paccar's numbers for this recall are 23pba and 23kwa.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V007000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2023-01-16T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electronic stability control/fmvss 136
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 46

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23PBA and 23KWA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 peterbilt 579 and 2023 kenworth t680 vehicles. incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 136, "electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles."
Consequence Summary: An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 17, 2023. owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). paccar's numbers for this recall are 23pba and 23kwa.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.61

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NHTSA ID: 23V007000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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