Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 22V-425 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 22V-425 covers 402 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.