PETERBILT 548 2023: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V504000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 548 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-01 2023-07-21 2023-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23KWE and 23PBE

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorportated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.

Consequence

Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 "Kenworth" or 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.

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.