Vehicle recall 19V911000 · December 19, 2019
Peterbilt 348, Peterbilt 367 and 6 more models
The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
- Consequence
- If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 19KWE and 19PBG.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V911000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2019
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19KWE and 19PBG
- Owner notification
- February 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T800 (2020): 2020
- Kenworth T880 (2020): 2020
- Kenworth W990 (2020): 2020
- Peterbilt 348 (2020): 2020
- Peterbilt 367 (2020): 2020
- Peterbilt 389 (2020): 2020
- Peterbilt 520 (2020): 2020
- Peterbilt 567 (2020): 2020
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