NHTSA Recall 24V190000: Column shift (power train)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70,509 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Kenworth T180.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V190000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24PBE/24KWE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › COLUMN SHIFT |
| Report received | March 20, 2024 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Safety risk
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
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 24V190000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T180 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 535 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 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.