_Incident · Recall_

# PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issue

Canonical ID: `4680ba24-26c0-48fb-9359-cd66ac1fc1cf`

- **Occurred:** 2024-12-12
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [PACCAR](/companies/paccar.md) (id: `76e154c9-e090-48ca-8b79-59fff32e9c5c`)

PACCAR recalled 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks (2021-2025 models) because electrical noise could cause Electronic Control Units to stop functioning, disabling anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, active cruise control, and collision mitigation systems, increasing crash risk. Dealers reprogrammed the ECU software at no cost.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/12/12/paccar-recall-peterbilt-kenworth-trucks/76943110007/

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issue?

PACCAR recalled 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks (2021-2025 models) because electrical noise could cause Electronic Control Units to stop functioning, disabling anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, active cruise control, and collision mitigation systems, increasing crash risk. Dealers reprogrammed the ECU software at no cost.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on December 12, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issue?

The incident is recorded as involving PACCAR on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issue?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issue?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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