2020 PETERBILT 536

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs

23V661000 Sep 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
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 Mot... Read more
Consequence
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
254 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 PETERBILT 536

15 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR3
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
23PBJ Dec 22, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain 536, 537, 548, and 567 chassis built with 2.1m Medium Duty End of Frame Trailer Connections and Tractor Protection Valves may not meet the standard trailer brake release timing requirements by 0.5 seconds. A delay in the trailer bra
23PBJ Oct 23, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain 536, 537, and 548 chassis built with 2.1m Medium Duty End of Frame Trailer Connections may exceed the standard trailer brake release timing requirements by 0.5 seconds due to the size of the tractor protection valve fitting and hose
23PBB May 3, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Safety Recall The brake pedal plunger which connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may dislodge after the pedal is fully depressed, and rapidly released (side slip foot brake release). If the plunger in the brake pedal assembly dislod
E303 Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This campaign is the final opportunity to replace the oil filter screw cap to reduce occurrences of broken bypass valve tabs. Broken oil valve tabs can cause oil flow obstruction to critical engine parts, resulting in serious engine damage.
21PBN Nov 7, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
21PBN a?? LNG/CNG Methane Detecti on System Will Not Warn Operator if System Loses Power a?? NHTSA ID:21V00N, TC: 2021-793
21PBN Nov 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21PBN a?? LNG/CNG Methane Detecti on System Will Not Warn Operator if System Loses Power a?? NHTSA ID:21V00N, TC: 2021-793
45-064 Oct 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic c
13-060 Aug 3, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
51-013 Feb 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis currently utilizing 3G ant
21PBN Jan 7, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Interim Safety RecallA a?? Methane detection system will not warn the operator if the system loses power. The driver could be unaware of an issue with the methane detection system or excessive methane present, increasing the risk of a fire,
21PBN Jan 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Interim Safety RecallA a?? Methane detection system will not warn the operator if the system loses power. The driver could be unaware of an issue with the methane detection system or excessive methane present, increasing the risk of a fire,
21PBN Jan 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Interim Safety RecallA a?? Methane detection system will not warn the operator if the system loses power. The driver could be unaware of an issue with the methane detection system or excessive methane present, increasing the risk of a fire,
21PBM Dec 2, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
??A?A?Safety Recall ??A?A? Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage ??A?A? NHTSA ID: 21V906, TC: 2021-713. The work brake (also known as winch brake) may unintentionally disengage during winching operations, releasing the service brakes, in
43-071 Sep 21, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fix-As-Fail a?? Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a veh
21 PBG Aug 6, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
a??Safety Recall - Model year 2021 Cummins PX9 fuel hose assemblies may leak from the hoses between the fuel pump and the remote filter head. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. A repair is now

PETERBILT 536 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 536 across all model years (2020, 2027).

47 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PETERBILT 536 - Year by Year

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