Vehicle recall 21V906000 · November 19, 2021
Peterbilt 389, Peterbilt 567 and 5 more models
The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
- Consequence
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.
- 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
- 21V906000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2021
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21KWG and 21PBM
- Owner notification
- January 3, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 908
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T880 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Kenworth W990 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Peterbilt 389 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Peterbilt 536 (2022): 2022
- Peterbilt 537 (2022): 2022
- Peterbilt 567 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Peterbilt 579 (2019-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
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