2021 KENWORTH T480 RECALL - #23V087000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2021 KENWORTH T480 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/16/2023 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
8,008 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 16, 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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2021 KENWORTH T480 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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