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2020-2024 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others recall: service brakes, air

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 29, 2023. It covers about 254 vehicles.

vehicles affected
254
reported
Sep 29, 2023
owners notified
Jan 15, 2024

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.

Recall number 23V661000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V661000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2024 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 23V661000, reported on September 29, 2023, covers about 254 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V661000?

Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.

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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