NHTSA recall 23V087000
Service brakes, air
Kenworth T280 and 5 more
Reported Feb 15, 20238,008 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 23KWB and 23PBB
The defect
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.
The risk
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.