Vehicle recall 21V601000 · August 3, 2021
Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537 and 8 more models
A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
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 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. 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 21PBG and 21KWF.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V601000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2021
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21PBG and 21KWF
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 688
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T270 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T280 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T370 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T380 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T440 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T470 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T480 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 536 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 537 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 548 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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