NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PACCAR Incorporated - Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Published: December 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V915000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Affected Products
Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control |
| Nhtsa id | 24V915000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V915000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning. |
| Completion rate | 70.32 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 24KWL and 24PBL. |
| Consequence summary | Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24KWL, 24PBL |
| Potentially affected | 220764 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |