Recall 23V087000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2021-2024 PETERBILT 537
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,008 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V087000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,008 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 PETERBILT 537, 2021 PETERBILT 536, 2021 KENWORTH T380, 2021 PETERBILT 548, 2021 KENWORTH T280, 2021 KENWORTH T480, 2022 PETERBILT 537, 2022 PETERBILT 536, 2022 PETERBILT 548, 2022 KENWORTH T280, 2022 KENWORTH T480, 2022 KENWORTH T380, 2023 KENWORTH T280, 2023 KENWORTH T380, 2023 PETERBILT 536, 2023 PETERBILT 537, 2023 KENWORTH T480, 2023 PETERBILT 548, 2024 KENWORTH T280, 2024 KENWORTH T380, 2024 KENWORTH T480, 2024 PETERBILT 536, 2024 PETERBILT 537, 2024 PETERBILT 548
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for PETERBILT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V795000 | 2026 PETERBILT 589 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 62 | |
| 24V190000 | 2021 PETERBILT 537 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 70,509 | |
| 25V182000 | 2024 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 | |
| 25V353000 | 2026 PETERBILT 567 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR | 315 | |
| 25V436000 | 2025 PETERBILT 537 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 | |
| 24V903000 | 2025 PETERBILT 536 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 | |
| 25V181000 | 2022 PETERBILT 579 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 25V014000 | 2023 PETERBILT 535 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 | |
| 25V041000 | 2024 PETERBILT 536 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 5,378 | |
| 24V915000 | 2024 PETERBILT 520 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 |