Kenworth T480 2023

• Recall 259126 [USA]: 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.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480, t880, w990, and 2021-2025 t680 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
  dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 24, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. 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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 257539 [USA]: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and kenworth t180, t280, t380, t480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
  dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed february 23, 2024. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's numbers for this recall are 24kwa and 24pba.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 244787 [USA]: A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
  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."
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 233657 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 246731 [USA]: Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 249493 [USA]: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 238836 [USA]: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2023 peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and kenworth t370, t480, t800, t800b, t880, w900b, and w990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
  dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2022. 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 22pbj and 22kwj.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 209640 [USA]: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2023 peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 kenworth t680, k270, t440, t880, w990, k370, t280, t380, t480, t800, and w900 vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
  dealers will replace the ecm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 16, 2022. Owners may contact kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 22kwg and 22pbg.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 201026 [USA]: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 kenworth t170, t270, t280, t370, t380, t440, t470, t480, t680, t800, t880, w900, w990, c500, and 2022-2023 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
  dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 26, 2022. 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 22pbe and 22kwe.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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