Vehicle recall 22V425000 · June 15, 2022
Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 536 and 3 more models
Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
- Consequence
- A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V425000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 2022
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22KWD and 22PBD
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 402
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T180 (2022): 2022
- Kenworth T280 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T380 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 536 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Peterbilt 537 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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