2021 PETERBILT 537 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PETERBILT 537
The 2021 PETERBILT 537 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 PETERBILT 537
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 PETERBILT 537, potentially affecting up to 79,205 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 →Recall 23V087000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 8,008 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V601000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 688 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PETERBILT 537
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PETERBILT 537.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PETERBILT 537
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PETERBILT 537 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PETERBILT 537
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 PETERBILT 537. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23PBB — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Safety Recall The brake pedal plunger which connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may dislodge after the pedal is fully depressed, and rapidly released (side slip foot brake release). If the plunger in the brake pedal assembly dislodges the driver may be unable to apply the service brakes,...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PETERBILT 537
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 537
- 2020 PETERBILT 537 — 0 complaints
- 2021 PETERBILT 537 (current)
- 2022 PETERBILT 537 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 537 — 0 complaints
- 2024 PETERBILT 537 — 0 complaints
- 2025 PETERBILT 537 — 1 complaint
- 2026 PETERBILT 537 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
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- 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