Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train
What is wrong
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
What could happen
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T180 2022
- Kenworth T280 2021–2023
- Kenworth T380 2022–2023
- Peterbilt 536 2022–2023
- Peterbilt 537 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V425000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 8, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 402
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 22KWD and 22PBD
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jan 29, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.