PETERBILT 537 2023: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V014000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 537 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-01-16 2025-01-16

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 25PBA, 25KWA

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1110

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 21, 2025. A second letter will be mailed March 17, 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.