Recall
Peterbilt 537 — 23V087000
NHTSA ID
23V087000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
537
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2023-02-15
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
8,008
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
23KWB and 23PBB
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.