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Peterbilt 548

22 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V567000·2026-09-01

    Peterbilt Recalls 2027 548 Trucks Due to Brake Valve Size Issues

    PACCAR is recalling 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks because incorrect front brake valve and hose sizes may delay brake response, increasing crash risk.

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    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 548
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V353000·2025-05-28

    Peterbilt rear brake piping clearance can cause loss of service brakes

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2026 Peterbilt 367, 548, 567 and 589 trucks because the rear brake piping assembly may have insufficient clearance, which can cause a loss of service brakes or ABS.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 589, 548, 567, 367
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V014000·2025-01-16

    Peterbilt and Kenworth truck throttle pedals can stick

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, Kenworth T280, T380, T480 and 2024 T180 trucks because an oversized magnet carrier can slow the throttle pedal or make it stick.

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    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, 548, T480, 537
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V908000·2024-12-03

    2025 Kenworth T880 steering fasteners may fail and cause crashes

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth T880 and other commercial vehicles due to steering arm and tie rod bracket fasteners that may fail, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, T480, 548, 367
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V433000·2024-06-12

    2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Steering Linkage Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to improperly heat-treated ball studs in steering assemblies that may break, causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T480, T380, T280
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V233000·2024-03-27

    2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled Over Steering Gear Defect

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 579, T680, T280, T380
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V044000·2024-01-25

    PACCAR steering gears assembled with too few recirculating balls

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, risking loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 535, 520
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V617000·2023-09-05

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for fuel hose production defects

    Remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses in 2023-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may be damaged, risking disconnection, engine stall, and fuel leaks that could cause fire or crashes.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, T380, 536, 537
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V782000·2022-10-18

    PACCAR Recalls 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Steering Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may fail, causing a sudden loss of steering.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T800B, W900, T370, T480
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V601000·2021-08-03

    Fuel hose leak recall in 2021-2022 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

    PACCAR is recalling 688 commercial trucks due to a fuel hose leak between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter head that increases fire risk. Free fuel hose replacement is being offered.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T280, T380, T370
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V485000·2026-07-27

    PACCAR Recalls 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Power Distribution Defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because oil contamination in the power distribution center may cause loss of drive power, ABS, or lighting.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, W990, T280, T480
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V436000·2025-06-26

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with lighting and axle control defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2024–2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. A software fault may prevent tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals from illuminating properly, and may cause lift axles to unexpectedly raise or oscillate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T180, T280, T380
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V041000·2025-01-29

    Kenworth and Peterbilt lighting switch failure disables hazard lights

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2023-2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because the exterior lighting switch may fail, leaving the hazard lights and instrument backlight brightness adjustment inoperative.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T380, T280, 548
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V915000·2024-12-09

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Electronic Control Units

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with defective electronic control units that may fail due to electrical interference, potentially disabling critical safety systems including ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 348, W990, 365, 548
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V903000·2024-12-02

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Insufficient Axle Bearing Lubrication

    PACCAR is recalling 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with insufficient axle bearing lubrication, which may cause wheel hub overheating and fire or loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T380, T480, 536, 537
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V190000·2024-03-20

    PACCAR gear shifter stalk connectors may lose communication with the transmission

    PACCAR is recalling certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors may cause a loss of communication. 70,509 units affected.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, T380, T480, T880
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V017000·2024-01-15

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for detachable mirror glass

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach and reduce driver visibility.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T180, 535, 537, 536
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V661000·2023-09-29

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Trailer Brake Timing Delay

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2020–2024 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks. Delayed trailer brake release can create trailer instability and increase crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 536, T380, 548, T280
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V504000·2023-07-21

    Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for loose driveline fasteners

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to improperly applied thread-lock on driveline fasteners. Loose fasteners could allow the driveline to separate, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, 536, 537, T480
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V087000·2023-02-15

    2021-2024 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for brake pedal disconnection

    PACCAR is recalling 8,008 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks (2021-2024) because the brake pedal plunger may disconnect during rapid brake release, causing complete service brake failure and crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 537, 536, T380, 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V631000·2022-08-17

    2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled for engine control failure

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 520, 579, T680, T800B
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V547000·2022-07-28

    Commercial trucks recalled for faulty steering gear assemblies

    PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2022–2023 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 365, W990, 367, 389
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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