Service brakes, airRecall 23V-087 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 23V-087 covers 8,008 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 593 vehicles were listed as unreachable.