Service bulletin 46-020
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11035203 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-07-23 |
| Manufacturer's number | 46-020 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-07-22 |
| NHTSA component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Certain unaffected chassis have been removed from the chassis population.
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| PETERBILT 520 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| PETERBILT 579 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 25V181000 | 2025-03-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| 24V915000 | 2024-12-09. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| 2023343 | 2023-06-13. Electrical |
| 23V423000 | 2023-06-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 22V779000 | 2022-10-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| 21V00N000 | 2021-12-29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 21V906000 | 2021-11-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| E328 | 2026-09-23. Service campaign. Certain chassis with CARB 2024 compliant MX-13 engines must have the PEU wiring harnesses updated. The original wiring and fuse are insufficient for electrical system operation and protection. |
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| 01-094 | 2026-09-23. Service bulletin. [SmartAir / KIMS] A/C systems may shut down prematurely when voltage levels drop below a certain threshold. |
| P003 | 2026-08-25. Service bulletin. The PB chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 9. |
| P003 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. "For Peterbilt: Chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 7. For Kenworth: Chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 8." |
| P001 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. Chassis list has been updated to include 10 chassis. The total chassis count is now 101. |
| 46-029 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. When DAVIE version 26.21.2 is used to update the VECU3 to software version 3.4.46.0, the VECU3 5071 component group may display as --- after programming. |
| 43-089 | 2026-07-22. Service bulletin. An optional software update is expected to be available on or after 07/31/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 engine model year (EMY) 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. |
| 26PACB | 2026-07-20. Service campaign. "(KW): Certain Kenworth K270 and K370 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25KWD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026. (PB): Certain Peterbilt Model 220 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25PBD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026." |
| 25KWD 25PBD | 2026-07-20. Service campaign. Additional US chassis have been added, along with additional Canadian chassis under identical safety recall 26PACB. |
| 46-027 | 2026-06-17. Service bulletin. The currently published HD BEV Chassis with PACCAR EPowertrain Service (Built After 1/14/2026) de-energizing Procedures on ServiceNet cannot be utilized for certain pre-production Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis. |