Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V087000 Reported February 15, 2023

Brakes may fail

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 8,008 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V087000
Manufacturer Campaign
23KWB and 23PBB
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,008
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 15, 2023
Completion Rate
82.72

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 23V087000 or campaign 23KWB and 23PBB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V087000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V087000?

NHTSA recall 23V087000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 15, 2023. It addresses: Brakes may fail. The recall affects approximately 8,008 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23KWB and 23PBB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.