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WarningCampaign #23V087000Brakes

2024 Peterbilt 548 Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Peterbilt 548
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Vehicle disc brake rotor on hub — representative photo for NHTSA brake recall
A disc brake rotor mounted on a vehicle hub (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: dave_7 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Peterbilt 548

Recall Summary

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.

Consequence

Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

Owners of 2024 Peterbilt 548 vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The recall involves service brakes, air. Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. PACCAR Incorporated is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.

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