Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 KENWORTH T480

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V661000

Service brakes, air

Component
Service brakes, air
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
254
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-29
Owners notified
2024-01-15

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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.