2023–2024 Kenworth T280 & 2023–2024 Kenworth T480 + 4 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V504000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 23KWE and 23PBE
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 72
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 1, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.