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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V087000

2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 — Service brakes, air

Published February 16, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 15, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V087000, published February 16, 2023 and initiated February 15, 2023. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PETERBILT
Model
537
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2022 PETERBILT 537 | 2021 PETERBILT 537 | 2021 PETERBILT 536 | 2021 KENWORTH T380 | 2021 PETERBILT 548 | 2022 PETERBILT 536 | 2022 PETERBILT 548 | 2022 KENWORTH T280 | 2022 KENWORTH T480 | 2021 KENWORTH T280 | 2021 KENWORTH T480 | 2023 KENWORTH T280 | 2023 KENWORTH T380 | 2022 KENWORTH T380 | 2023 PETERBILT 536 | 2023 PETERBILT 537 | 2023 KENWORTH T480 | 2023 PETERBILT 548 | 2024 KENWORTH T280 | 2024 KENWORTH T380
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 537 | 2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V087000 on February 16, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 537.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)