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2023 Peterbilt 536 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2023 model year.

The 2023 Peterbilt 536 is covered by 10 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

CampaignReceivedComponent
25V0140002025-01-16Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
24V1900002024-03-20Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift
24V0170002024-01-15Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
23V6610002023-09-29Service Brakes, Air
23V6170002023-09-05Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
23V5040002023-07-21Power Train › Driveline
23V0870002023-02-15Service Brakes, Air
22V6310002022-08-17Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
22V5470002022-07-28Steering
22V4250002022-06-15Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (25V014000, 2025-01-16)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 1,110 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift (24V190000, 2024-03-20)

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Free fix: 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 70,509 vehicles · NHTSA record

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices (24V017000, 2024-01-15)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.

Risk: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWA and 24PBA.

PACCAR Incorporated · 10,611 vehicles · NHTSA record

Service Brakes, Air (23V661000, 2023-09-29)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.

PACCAR Incorporated · 254 vehicles · NHTSA record

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (23V617000, 2023-09-05)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.

Risk: A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix: Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWF and 23PBF.

PACCAR Incorporated · 871 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Driveline (23V504000, 2023-07-21)

Problem: PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.

Risk: Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.

PACCAR Incorporated · 72 vehicles · NHTSA record

Service Brakes, Air (23V087000, 2023-02-15)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.

Risk: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWB and 23PBB.

PACCAR Incorporated · 8,008 vehicles · NHTSA record

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) (22V631000, 2022-08-17)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.

PACCAR Incorporated · 1,601 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering (22V547000, 2022-07-28)

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.

PACCAR Incorporated · 47,500 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Automatic Transmission (22V425000, 2022-06-15)

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.

Risk: A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

PACCAR Incorporated · 402 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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