CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
- Risk
- A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBA and 25KWA.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The throttle pedal assembly in certain 2023-2024 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks may contain an oversized magnet carrier. This can slow the pedal's responsiveness or cause the pedal to stick.
A sticking accelerator pedal increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have the issue checked if they notice any change in how the pedal responds.
Dealers will inspect the throttle pedal and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. You can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, referencing PACCAR recall numbers 25PBA (Peterbilt) or 25KWA (Kenworth). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T180 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 20232024 |
| Kenworth T380 | 20232024 |
| Kenworth T480 | 20232024 |
| Peterbilt 535 | 20232024 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 20232024 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 20232024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 20232024 |