Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V425000 · announced June 15, 2022 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 402 units affected
The problem
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.
The risk
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2022 Kenworth T180
- 2021 Kenworth T280
- 2022 Kenworth T280
- 2023 Kenworth T280
- 2022 Kenworth T380
- 2023 Kenworth T380
- 2022 Peterbilt 536
- 2023 Peterbilt 536
- 2022 Peterbilt 537
- 2023 Peterbilt 537
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.