CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
- Risk
- A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 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 22KWD and 22PBD.
- 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
Internal parts of the automatic transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated. A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear.
An unexpected gear shift increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, and should check whether their vehicle is affected.
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. You can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 for Kenworth vehicles or 1-940-591-4220 for Peterbilt vehicles, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T180 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 202120222023 |
| Kenworth T380 | 20222023 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 20222023 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 20222023 |