Vehicle recall 23V504000 · July 21, 2023
Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537 and 4 more models
The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
- Consequence
- Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.
- 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
- 23V504000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2023
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23KWE and 23PBE
- Owner notification
- September 1, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T280 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Kenworth T380 (2024): 2024
- Kenworth T480 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Peterbilt 536 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Peterbilt 537 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Peterbilt 548 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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