KENWORTH 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 compo…

Recall #: 22V425000

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Kenworth recalled PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth….

KENWORTH 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION was recalled by Kenworth in June 15, 2022. Reason: PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Ken…. Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification lette…. Verify recall #22V425000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kenworth issued this NHTSA recall-PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Ken….

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agency class: June 15, 2022
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #22V425000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	22V425000
Date reported	June 15, 2022
Date initiated	June 15, 2022
Recalling firm	Kenworth
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 15, 2022. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22V425000.

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Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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