Recall 23V661000: 2020–2024 Peterbilt 548 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Sep 29, 2023
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 254vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2024
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Kenworth T2800 complaints
- 2022 Kenworth T2800 complaints
- 2023 Kenworth T2801 complaints
- 2024 Kenworth T2800 complaints
- 2021 Kenworth T3800 complaints
- 2022 Kenworth T3800 complaints
- 2023 Kenworth T3800 complaints
- 2024 Kenworth T3800 complaints
- 2024 Peterbilt 5370 complaints
- 2020 Peterbilt 5480 complaints
- 2021 Peterbilt 5480 complaints
- 2022 Peterbilt 5480 complaints
- 2023 Peterbilt 5480 complaints
- 2024 Peterbilt 5481 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.