PETERBILT 537 2024: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V661000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 537 | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-01-15 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23KWJ, 23PBJ
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 254
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
