2020 PETERBILT 548 — 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 2020 PETERBILT 548
The 2020 PETERBILT 548 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Recalls for the 2020 PETERBILT 548
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 PETERBILT 548, potentially affecting up to 254 vehicles.
Recall 23V661000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 254 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 PETERBILT 548
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 PETERBILT 548.
Safety Rating for the 2020 PETERBILT 548
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 PETERBILT 548 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 PETERBILT 548
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 PETERBILT 548
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 548
- 2020 PETERBILT 548 (current)
- 2021 PETERBILT 548 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PETERBILT 548 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 548 — 0 complaints
- 2024 PETERBILT 548 — 0 complaints
- 2025 PETERBILT 548 — 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