Vehicle recall 23V661000 · September 29, 2023
Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 548 and 4 more models
The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. 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 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
- 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
- 23V661000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2023
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23KWJ, 23PBJ
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 254
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T380 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T480 (2020-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Peterbilt 536 (2020-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Peterbilt 537 (2024): 2024
- Peterbilt 548 (2020-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
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