Vehicle recall 21V609000 · August 4, 2021
2020 Peterbilt 220
The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.
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 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with Meritor 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.
- Consequence
- A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR has already inspected and replaced the stator parts on the affected vehicles. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBH.
- 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
- 21V609000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2021
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21PBH
- Owner notification
- August 4, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system; Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 220 (2020): 2020
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