2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2020 Peterbilt 548 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2020 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 — Service brakes, air
Published October 2, 2023 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V661000, published October 2, 2023 and initiated September 29, 2023. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2020 Peterbilt 548 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2020 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 536
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2021 PETERBILT 536 | 2021 KENWORTH T380 | 2020 PETERBILT 548 | 2021 PETERBILT 548 | 2022 PETERBILT 536 | 2022 PETERBILT 548 | 2022 KENWORTH T280 | 2022 KENWORTH T480 | 2021 KENWORTH T280 | 2021 KENWORTH T480 | 2020 PETERBILT 536 | 2023 KENWORTH T280 | 2023 KENWORTH T380 | 2022 KENWORTH T380 | 2023 PETERBILT 536 | 2023 KENWORTH T480 | 2023 PETERBILT 548 | 2024 KENWORTH T280 | 2024 KENWORTH T380 | 2024 KENWORTH T480
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Peterbilt 536 | 2021 Kenworth T380 | 2020 Peterbilt 548 | 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Peterbilt 536 | 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 2022 Kenworth T280 | 2022 Kenworth T480 | 2021 Kenworth T280 | 2021 Kenworth T480 | 2020 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T280 | 2023 Kenworth T380 | 2022 Kenworth T380 | 2023 Peterbilt 536 | 2023 Kenworth T480 | 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 2024 Kenworth T280 | 2024 Kenworth T380 | 2024 Kenworth T480 — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V661000 on October 2, 2023. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 536.