CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain heavy-duty trucks, the plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected when the pedal is fully pressed and then released quickly. If this happens, the service brakes can fail.
Brake failure raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait for the repair if they notice unusual brake pedal behavior, and should contact the dealer for service right away.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install a pedal restraint bracket at no cost. Owners were mailed notification letters on April 7, 2023. You can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-588 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T280 | 2021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T380 | 2021202220232024 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2021202220232024 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021202220232024 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2021202220232024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2021202220232024 |