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VehicleSep 29, 2023254 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: 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."

What could happen

A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V661000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 29, 2023
Owners notified
Jan 15, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
254
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, air
Maker's own recall number
23KWJ, 23PBJ
Safety standard
FMVSS 121

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.

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