NHTSA Recall 25V014000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,110 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth T180.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25PBA, 25KWA |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | January 16, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
Safety risk
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBA and 25KWA.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V014000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T180 | 2024 |
| Kenworth T280 | 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 535 | 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 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.