Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #23V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V087000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles Includes 8,008 affected units, Brakes May Fail, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2024 kenworth t280, t380, t480, peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V087000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2023-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes may fail
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 8,008

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23KWB and 23PBB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.03

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SID: row-msj5_prce~9rug
NHTSA ID: 23V087000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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