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Peterbilt, Kenworth 2021–2025 Power Train recall

Recalled March 20, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V190000 · Peterbilt

Hazard
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Units
70,509 units

Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

Product
Peterbilt 365 · Peterbilt 367 · Peterbilt 389 · Peterbilt 535 · Peterbilt 536 · Peterbilt 537 · Peterbilt 548 · Peterbilt 567 · Peterbilt 579 · Peterbilt T180 · Peterbilt T280 · Peterbilt T380 · Peterbilt T480 · Peterbilt T680 · Peterbilt T880 · Peterbilt W990
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →