NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V087000 · manufacturer campaign 23KWB and 23PBB

Service Brakes, Air — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 15 Feb 2023 · 8,008 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.

The risk

Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWB and 23PBB.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
23V087000
Manufacturer campaign
23KWB and 23PBB
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
15 Feb 2023
Owners notified
6 Apr 2023
Potentially affected
8,008

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Kenworth T280 2022 Kenworth T280 2023 Kenworth T280 2024 Kenworth T280 2021 Kenworth T380 2022 Kenworth T380 2023 Kenworth T380 2024 Kenworth T380 2021 Kenworth T480 2022 Kenworth T480 2023 Kenworth T480 2024 Kenworth T480 2021 Peterbilt 536 2022 Peterbilt 536 2023 Peterbilt 536 2024 Peterbilt 536 2021 Peterbilt 537 2022 Peterbilt 537 2023 Peterbilt 537 2024 Peterbilt 537 2021 Peterbilt 548 2022 Peterbilt 548 2023 Peterbilt 548 2024 Peterbilt 548

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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