WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting a combined total of 34,014 trailers and trucks from PACCAR Incorporated, Great Dane and Wabash.
PACCAR Incorporated
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain:
- 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270.
- 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548.
- 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537.
- 2025 Peterbilt 567.
The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. The recall impacts 26,729 trucks.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning Dec. 20. Owners may contact Peterbilt’s customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth’s customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR’s number for this recall is 26PACJ.
Great Dane
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers. The trailer landing gear k-brace welds may fail, resulting in the landing gear collapsing. The recall impacts 6,810 trailers.
Remedy
Great Dane will inspect and replace the landing gear k-brace as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 22. Owners may contact Great Dane’s customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Wabash Nation Cooperation
Wabash is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. Incorrect wheel bearing lubricant may cause the wheel end to seize, which can result in wheel lock-up. The recall impact 475 van trailers.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bearing lubrication as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 25. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
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