What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023070
- Recall date
- 15 February 2023
- Make
- Peterbilt, Kenworth
- Models
- 537, T480, 538, T380, T280
- Model years
- 2022 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 410
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, when the brake pedal is fully applied and released quickly, the pedal plunger could jam or disconnect from the brake valve. If this happens, there could be a loss of service brakes. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnPACCAR will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023070.