Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.
Paccar is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, and T480 vehicles due to an issue with the throttle pedal.
Peterbilt
Certain vehicles may have been built with an oversized magnet carrier, which acts as the pivot for the throttle pedal. An oversized magnet carrier may cause binding in the throttle pedal.
If the throttle pedal binds or fails to return to idle it could increase the risk of a crash, but application of the service brake will override the condition, according to the report.
Kenworth
This recall potentially affects 1,110 vehicles. Dealers will inspect vehicles for suspect assemblies and replace any affected assemblies for free, and owners who incurred costs to repair this specific problem before being notified of the recall can seek reimbursement through the process outlined in the general reimbursement plan on file.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17. The full report can be viewed here.
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