Recall 23V-087: 2021–2024 Kenworth T280, 2021–2024 Kenworth T380 and 4 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Feb 15, 2023, covering about 8,008 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V087000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Kenworth T480 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V-087?
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.
How is recall 23V-087 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.