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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWC and 22PBC.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light on certain heavy trucks was not enabled, so it will not illuminate even when the ABS is malfunctioning. The vehicles therefore do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105 for hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Because the driver may not be told that the ABS has stopped working, the brakes may not be receiving anti-lock protection without the driver knowing it. This increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting at no cost to the owner. Owners who have not received a notice can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 for Kenworth or 1-940-591-4220 for Peterbilt. Owners should also check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T180 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt 535 | 2023 |