Vehicle recall 23V617000 · September 5, 2023
Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537 and 4 more models
The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
- Consequence
- A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. 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 are 23KWF and 23PBF.
- 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
- 23V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 2023
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23KWF and 23PBF
- Owner notification
- September 13, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 871
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- 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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