2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 | 2024 Peterbilt 536 | 2024 Peterbilt 537 | 2024 Peterbilt 548 — Power train: driveline
Published July 21, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V504000, published July 21, 2023. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 | 2024 Peterbilt 536 | 2024 Peterbilt 537 | 2024 Peterbilt 548 — Power train: driveline.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
What to do
Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T280
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2023 KENWORTH T280 | 2023 PETERBILT 536 | 2023 PETERBILT 537 | 2023 KENWORTH T480 | 2023 PETERBILT 548 | 2024 KENWORTH T280 | 2024 KENWORTH T380 | 2024 KENWORTH T480 | 2024 PETERBILT 536 | 2024 PETERBILT 537 | 2024 PETERBILT 548
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Peterbilt 537 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 | 2024 Peterbilt 536 | 2024 Peterbilt 537 | 2024 Peterbilt 548 — Power train: driveline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V504000 on July 21, 2023. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T280.