Vehicle recall 24V190000 · March 20, 2024
Kenworth T180, Kenworth T280 and 14 more models
The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V190000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2024
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24PBE/24KWE
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 70,509
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T280 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T380 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T480 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T680 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth T880 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Kenworth W990 (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 365 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 367 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 389 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 535 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 536 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 537 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 548 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 567 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Peterbilt 579 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.