NHTSA Campaign 22V425000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jun 15, 2022 · 402 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T180 2022 402
KENWORTH T280 2021 402
KENWORTH T280 2022 402
KENWORTH T280 2023 402
KENWORTH T380 2022 402
KENWORTH T380 2023 402
PETERBILT 536 2022 402
PETERBILT 536 2023 402
PETERBILT 537 2022 402
PETERBILT 537 2023 402

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V425000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.