Vehicle recall 23V616000 · September 5, 2023
Peterbilt 220, Kenworth K270 and 1 more model
The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
- Consequence
- A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWG and 23PBG.
- 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
- 23V616000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 2023
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23KWG and 23PBG
- Owner notification
- November 16, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- 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 K270 (2023): 2023
- Kenworth K370 (2023): 2023
- Peterbilt 220 (2023): 2023
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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