Warning
2024 Peterbilt 548 Recall: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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2024 Peterbilt 548 Recall: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Peterbilt 548
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Affected Vehicles
2024 Peterbilt 548
Recall Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
Consequence
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBA and 25KWA.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Peterbilt 548 vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The recall involves vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. A pedal that sticks increases 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.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database