2021 PETERBILT 535 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PETERBILT 535
The 2021 PETERBILT 535 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Recalls for the 2021 PETERBILT 535
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 PETERBILT 535, potentially affecting up to 70,509 vehicles.
Recall 24V190000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 70,509 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Consequence: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PETERBILT 535
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PETERBILT 535.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PETERBILT 535
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PETERBILT 535 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PETERBILT 535
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PETERBILT 535
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 535
- 2021 PETERBILT 535 (current)
- 2022 PETERBILT 535 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 535 — 0 complaints
- 2024 PETERBILT 535 — 0 complaints
- 2025 PETERBILT 535 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints