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Recall 24V-190: 2021–2025 Kenworth T180, 2021–2025 Kenworth T280 and 14 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Mar 20, 2024, covering about 70,509 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-190
Report date
Mar 20, 2024
Vehicles affected
70,509
Owners notified
Dec 15, 2025

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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 numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

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

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number24V190000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth T1802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth T2802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth T3802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth T4802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth T6802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth T8802021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Kenworth W9902021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025All years
Peterbilt 3652021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 3672021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 3892021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5352021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5362021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5372021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5482021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5672021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
Peterbilt 5792021, 2022, 2023, 2024All 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 24V-190?

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.

How is recall 24V-190 fixed?

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 numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

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.