KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Power Train
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with miscalibrated transmission actuators that could shift unexpectedly, risking crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks because a faulty transmission actuator might shift the truck into an unexpected gear, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the actuator replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81434-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-transmission-shift-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81434-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-transmission-shift-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V425000
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“Kenworth T280 (2023) Recall: Transmission Shift Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81434-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-transmission-shift-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V425000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V425000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission actuator can slip internally, causing it to become miscalibrated. This may lead to the truck shifting into an unexpected gear while driving, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix are at risk of unexpected gear shifts during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a 2023 model year and is a Kenworth T280. The recall covers vehicles with internal transmission actuator issues that slipped.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the transmission actuator free of charge for affected vehicles.
Check Owner Notification
You received a notification letter mailed December 8, 2022, if you own an affected vehicle.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing it to become miscalibrated and shift the truck into an unexpected gear.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it's a 2023 Kenworth T280, as the recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
What should I do if I have this truck?
Contact a dealer for a free replacement of the transmission actuator. You may also call PACCAR's customer service numbers for assistance.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V425000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 22V425000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V425000 (June 15, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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