PETERBILT 548 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V087000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 548 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-06 2023-02-15 2023-02-16

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23KWB and 23PBB

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8008

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.