PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 5, 2016
(Campaign #: 816-F)
Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V872000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 2,046
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's number for this recall is 816-F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.01
November 4, 2016
(Campaign #: 1016G (PB) & 16KWC)
Incomplete Tread Adhesion Causing Tire Separation
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
NHTSA ID: 16V803000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 202
Consequence Summary:
A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1016G (PB) (Peterbilt), and 16KWC (Kenworth).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 31, 2016
(Campaign #: 816-D)
Incorrect Information on Certification/Part 567
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2013 Peterbilt 367 trucks, manufactured April 18, 2012, to June 29, 2012. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a certification label that has incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 16V632000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect GAWR and GVWR information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 816-D.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 31, 2016
(Campaign #: 816-E)
Air and Electric Bracket may cause Tripping Hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling one model year 2017 Peterbilt 567 truck manufactured April 26, 2016. The affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.
NHTSA ID: 16V633000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.
Corrective Action:
Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. The vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number of this recall is 816-E.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 616-C and 16KWB)
Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines and have an engine control module (ECM) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
NHTSA ID: 16V426000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,227
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. The began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 16KWB (Kenworth) and 616-C (Peterbilt).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 26, 2016
(Campaign #: 16KWA)
Unexpected Loss of Headlights/FMVSS 108
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth W900 trucks manufactured May 19, 2015, to December 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a temporary loss of headlights when being switched from low beam to high beam mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V362000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 355
Consequence Summary:
A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will alter the wiring harness to enable the high beams to illuminate, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 16KWA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.39
February 5, 2016
(Campaign #: 216-A)
Driveshaft may Disconnect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from August 27, 2014, through June 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 16V066000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Peterbilt will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the torque and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall campaign is 216-A.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.55
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