Vehicle recall 21V080000 · February 17, 2021
Peterbilt 367, Peterbilt 389 and 7 more models
The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- Consequence
- A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.
- 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
- 21V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2021
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21KWA / 21PBB
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T680 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T800B (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T880 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth W900 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth W990 (2021): 2021
- Peterbilt 367 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 389 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 567 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 579 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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