PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 7, 2023
(Campaign #: 23PBK)
Rear Lifting Bracket on Engine May Detach
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V749000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.33
October 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWK)
Seat Belt May Fail
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
NHTSA ID: 23V717000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,841
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.01
September 29, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWJ, 23PBJ)
Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 23V661000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 254
Consequence Summary:
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.75
September 27, 2023
(Campaign #: 23PBH)
U-Bolt May Puncture Fuel Tank
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis may contact the fuel tank and over time, wear a hole in the tank.
NHTSA ID: 23V653000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 1,315
Consequence Summary:
A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and trim the U-bolts, and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.17
September 5, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWG and 23PBG)
Driveshaft May Break
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
NHTSA ID: 23V616000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 21
Consequence Summary:
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWG and 23PBG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.62
September 5, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWF and 23PBF)
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 23V617000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 871
Consequence Summary:
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWF and 23PBF.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.89
July 21, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWE and 23PBE)
Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V504000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.78
June 13, 2023
(Campaign #: 23PBD)
Alternator Positive Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.
NHTSA ID: 23V423000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,967
Consequence Summary:
A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.91
March 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 23PBC)
Stuck Park Valve Module May Cause Rollaway
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 579 trucks. The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated.
NHTSA ID: 23V185000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the PVM with a new corrected part, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBC.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 15, 2023
(Campaign #: 23KWB and 23PBB)
Brakes May Fail
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V087000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8,008
Consequence Summary:
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.52
January 16, 2023
(Campaign #: 23PBA and 23KWA)
Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 23V007000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23PBA and 23KWA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.78
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