2023–2024 Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480 +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V504000 · 72 units potentially affected · filed Jul 21, 2023
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.
Why it matters
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.
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
- 23V504000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23KWE and 23PBE
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Units affected
- 72
- Report received
- Jul 21, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 1, 2023
- 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 T280 2023, 2024
- Kenworth T380 2024
- Kenworth T480 2023, 2024
- Peterbilt 536 2023, 2024
- Peterbilt 537 2023, 2024
- Peterbilt 548 2023, 2024