2021–2025 Kenworth T180, 2021–2025 Kenworth T280, 2021–2025 Kenworth T380 and 13 other models Recall: Right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped…
NHTSA campaign 24V190000 · Power Train · filed Mar 20, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
The risk
A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T180 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | T280 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | T380 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | T480 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | T880 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Kenworth | W990 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Peterbilt | 365 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 367 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 389 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 535 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 536 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 537 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 548 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 567 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V190000 (manufacturer number 24PBE/24KWE). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.