NHTSA Recall 23V087000: Service brakes, air
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,008 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Kenworth T280.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V087000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23KWB and 23PBB |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | February 15, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V087000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.