Recall 23V661000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2020-2024 KENWORTH T480
RECALL This recall affects up to 254 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V661000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 254 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2020 PETERBILT 548, 2020 PETERBILT 536, 2020 KENWORTH T480, 2021 PETERBILT 536, 2021 KENWORTH T380, 2021 PETERBILT 548, 2021 KENWORTH T280, 2021 KENWORTH T480, 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 KENWORTH T480, 2023 PETERBILT 548, 2024 KENWORTH T480, 2024 PETERBILT 536, 2024 KENWORTH T280, 2024 KENWORTH T380, 2024 PETERBILT 537, 2024 PETERBILT 548
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Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety Consequence
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
Related Recalls for KENWORTH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V190000 | 2021 KENWORTH T180 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 70,509 | |
| 25V569000 | 2024 KENWORTH T680 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18,332 | |
| 25V182000 | 2025 KENWORTH K270 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 168 | |
| 25V436000 | 2024 KENWORTH T480 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 56,260 | |
| 24V903000 | 2024 KENWORTH T380 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 29 | |
| 25V181000 | 2021 KENWORTH T680 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 25V014000 | 2024 KENWORTH T180 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1,110 | |
| 25V041000 | 2023 KENWORTH T380 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 5,378 | |
| 24V915000 | 2021 KENWORTH T440 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 220,764 | |
| 24V908000 | 2024 KENWORTH T480 | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 68 |