PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with loose fasteners that may cause driveline separation and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers by September 19, 2023 for free repairs.
Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks because loose fasteners could cause the driveline to separate, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles sold in 2023 with specific model numbers. Owners should get repairs before the deadline to prevent potential accidents.
Loose fasteners can allow the driveline to separate from the truck, which may lead to a crash. The hazard occurs because the adhesive thread-lock wasn't properly applied to the bolt threads, causing them to loosen over time.
Owners of 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with loose fasteners are most at risk. This recall applies to vehicles sold in 2023 with specific model numbers.
Check if your 2023 Kenworth T280 truck has loose fasteners on the driveline. The recall covers specific model numbers and vehicles sold in 2023.
Reach out to PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt) to schedule repairs.
Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace fasteners at no cost to fix the issue.
Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE.
2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with loose fasteners that may cause driveline separation.
Check if your 2023 Kenworth T280 has loose fasteners on the driveline, as the recall covers specific model numbers sold in 2023.
Dealers will fix the issue free of charge once you contact them by September 19, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V504000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 23V504000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will apply adhesive thread-lock and replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWE and 23PBE. 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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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.
