The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V425000·Announced 2022-06-15

Transmission Actuator Defect in Kenworth and Peterbilt Commercial Trucks

PACCAR is recalling certain Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks due to transmission actuator defects that may cause unexpected gear shifts, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect affecting transmission control system. The defect may cause unexpected gear shifting, which increases crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported to date, the safety-critical nature of the affected component warrants a severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 537 vehicles. The internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated. A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

A total of 402 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners of affected vehicles were notified by mail on December 8, 2022.

To remedy the issue, dealers will replace the transmission actuator free of charge. For more information, Kenworth owners can contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and Peterbilt owners can call 1-940-591-4220. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 537, 536, T280, T380
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
402

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • 537
  • 536
  • T280
  • T380
  • T180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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