6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. 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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. 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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-07-21
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 16, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. 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.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 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.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.
Consequence
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 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.
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.