What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023496
- Recall date
- 5 September 2023
- Make
- Peterbilt
- Models
- 220
- Model years
- 2023
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn a small number of trucks, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. The driveshaft could also separate from the vehicle. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that separates from a vehicle could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnPACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the driveshaft.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023496.