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Peterbilt 536

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  • SevereNHTSA·24V433000·2024-12-06

    2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Steering Linkage Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to improperly heat-treated ball studs in steering assemblies that may break, causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2025 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·23V617000·2023-05-09

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for fuel hose production defects

    Remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses in 2023-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may be damaged, risking disconnection, engine stall, and fuel leaks that could cause fire or crashes.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2023 PETERBILT 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·22V425000·2023-03-06

    Transmission Actuator Defect in Kenworth and Peterbilt Commercial Trucks

    PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks due to transmission actuator defects that may cause unexpected gear shifts, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free replacement.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2022 KENWORTH T180
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V906000·2022-07-11

    PACCAR recalls Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for brake system defect

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 908 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks from 2019-2022 for a brake defect that may cause unintended vehicle movement during winching operations. Software updates will be provided free of charge.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 536
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V601000·2021-03-08

    Fuel hose leak recall in 2021-2022 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

    PACCAR is recalling 688 commercial trucks due to a fuel hose leak between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter head that increases fire risk. Free fuel hose replacement is being offered.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2021 KENWORTH T280
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V041000·2027-06-01

    [pending] 2026 KENWORTH T280

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V041000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2026 KENWORTH T280
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V436000·2027-02-06

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with lighting and axle control defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2024–2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. A software fault may prevent tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals from illuminating properly, and may cause lift axles to unexpectedly raise or oscillate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2026 KENWORTH T680
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V014000·2026-04-01

    [pending] 2023 PETERBILT 548

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V014000.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2023 PETERBILT 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V233000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2025 PETERBILT 579

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V233000.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2025 PETERBILT 579
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V044000·2026-01-01

    [pending] 2024 KENWORTH W990

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V044000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2024 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V190000·2025-08-03

    [pending] 2023 KENWORTH T380

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V190000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2023 KENWORTH T380
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V661000·2025-05-09

    [pending] 2024 KENWORTH T280

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 23V661000.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2024 KENWORTH T280
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V017000·2025-03-01

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for detachable mirror glass

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach and reduce driver visibility.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V915000·2024-09-12

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Electronic Control Units

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with defective electronic control units that may fail due to electrical interference, potentially disabling critical safety systems including ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2021 KENWORTH W900B
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V504000·2024-09-07

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for loose driveline fasteners

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to improperly applied thread-lock on driveline fasteners. Loose fasteners could allow the driveline to separate, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2023 PETERBILT 537
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V547000·2024-04-07

    Commercial trucks recalled for faulty steering gear assemblies

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 536
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V087000·2024-03-02

    2021-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for brake pedal disconnection

    PACCAR is recalling 8,008 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks (2021-2024) because the brake pedal plunger may disconnect during rapid brake release, causing complete service brake failure and crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — 2022 PETERBILT 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V00N000·2023-05-12

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Commercial Trucks Recalled for Methane Detection System Failure

    PACCAR is recalling approximately 1,107 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks (2016–2022) due to methane detection system power loss. If the system loses electrical power, operators may not detect dangerous methane levels, increasing fire and injury risk.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2017 KENWORTH T880
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V631000·2023-05-08

    2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for engine control failure

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Product
    KENWORTH — 2023 KENWORTH W990
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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