NHTSA recall 23V616000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Kenworth K270 and 2 more
Reported Sep 5, 202321 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 23KWG and 23PBG
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.