Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V080000 Reported February 17, 2021

Flywheel capscrews not tightened properly

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 132 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V080000
Manufacturer Campaign
21KWA / 21PBB
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
132
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 17, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 kenworth t680, t880, w990, t800, w900 and peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a cummins x15 engine. the capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Safety Consequence

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2021. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwa and 21pbb.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 21V080000 or campaign 21KWA / 21PBB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V080000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V080000?

NHTSA recall 21V080000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 17, 2021. It addresses: Flywheel capscrews not tightened properly. The recall affects approximately 132 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V080000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21KWA / 21PBB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.