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2021-2024 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others recall: service brakes, air

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 15, 2023. It covers about 8,008 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,008
reported
Feb 15, 2023
owners notified
Apr 6, 2023

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 23V087000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V087000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 23V087000, reported on February 15, 2023, covers about 8,008 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V087000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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