2021–2023 Kenworth T180, Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380 +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 22V425000 · 402 units potentially affected · filed Jun 15, 2022
What's wrong
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
Why it matters
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V425000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22KWD and 22PBD
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Units affected
- 402
- Report received
- Jun 15, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 8, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T180 2022
- Kenworth T280 2021, 2022, 2023
- Kenworth T380 2022, 2023
- Peterbilt 536 2022, 2023
- Peterbilt 537 2022, 2023