Lever and linkage: column shiftRecall 24V-190 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 24V-190 covers 70,509 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a lever and linkage: column shift problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
The risk
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
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
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.