NHTSA Recall 23V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V087000; Date: Feb. 15, 2023
service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Kenworth T280; 2022 Kenworth T280; 2023 Kenworth T280; 2024 Kenworth T280; 2021 Kenworth T380; 2022 Kenworth T380; 2023 Kenworth T380; 2024 Kenworth T380; 2021 Kenworth T480; 2022 Kenworth T480; 2023 Kenworth T480; 2024 Kenworth T480; 2021 Peterbilt 536; 2022 Peterbilt 536; 2023 Peterbilt 536; 2024 Peterbilt 536; 2021 Peterbilt 537; 2022 Peterbilt 537; 2023 Peterbilt 537; 2024 Peterbilt 537; 2021 Peterbilt 548; 2022 Peterbilt 548; 2023 Peterbilt 548; 2024 Peterbilt 548
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 8,008
Recall Summary:
paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. when the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
How to Fix:
the remedy is currently under development. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall are 23kwb and 23pbb.
Recall 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.
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