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.
PACCAR Incorporated – Brakes May Fail
| Report Received Date | 02/15/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V087000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | 23KWB and 23PBB |
| Potentially Affected | 8008 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V087000) |
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