Paccar recalls
50 official recalls and safety alerts involving Paccar since 2021-11, from NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Paccar or the relevant agency.
- 2026-10-14
USPACCAR Incorporated: Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly
A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-09-01
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Delayed Brake Timing/FMVSS 121
Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2026-08-21
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2026-07-27
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2026-07-08
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Incorrectly Installed Quick Release Valve/FMVSS 121
An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2026-01-19
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-17
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-09-02
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-06-26
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles…
- 2025-05-28
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Service Brakes May Fail
Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-03-24
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Defective Harness May Cause Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-01-30
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract…
- 2025-01-16
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-12-10
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
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…
- 2024-12-03
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Loss of Steering Control
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-12-02
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-10-23
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-12
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-03-27
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-03-20
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-02-23
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-01-25
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Axle Spindles May Fracture
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-01-15
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-07
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Rear Lifting Bracket on Engine May Detach
A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-10-26
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Seat Belt May Fail
An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2023-09-29
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-09-27
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2023-09-05
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Driveshaft May Break
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-07-21
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-06-13
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire
A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
- 2023-03-20
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Stuck Park Valve Module May Cause Rollaway
A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-02-15
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Brakes May Fail
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-01-16
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136
An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-12-16
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Mirror May Detach and Become Road Hazard
A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Suspension Tracking Rod Brackets May Fail
An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-10-18
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-10-17
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Display May Freeze/FMVSS 101 & 102
The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-08-17
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Stability Control Commands may Fail to Processes
Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-08-04
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Fuel Tank Leak
Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2022-07-28
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-06-15
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Transmission May Slip Into Unexpected Gear
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: ABS Telltale Not Enabled/FMVSS 105
An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-04-25
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Steering Fasteners May Fail
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2022-01-18
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Cab Entry Step May Unexpectedly Move
A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2021-12-29
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Methane Detection System May Fail
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
- 2021-11-19
- US
PACCAR Incorporated: Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.