KENWORTH T280 (2023) recall — Vehicle Speed Control
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with potentially sticky throttle pedals that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks because the throttle pedal may stick, increasing crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention from affected owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81441-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-pedal-sticking-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81441-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-pedal-sticking-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V014000
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“Kenworth T280 (2023) Recall: Pedal Sticking Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81441-kenworth-t280-2023-recall-pedal-sticking-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V014000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V014000).
Why it’s dangerous
The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier that slows pedal responsiveness or causes it to stick. This can lead to unintended acceleration or loss of control during driving, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the potentially sticky pedal are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck was manufactured in 2023 and has the model number T280. The recall covers specific 2023-2024 Kenworth models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal assembly if needed at no cost.
Check Owner Letters
Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025, confirming the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBA and 25KWA.
Questions people ask
Why is my Kenworth T280 being recalled?
The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier that slows responsiveness or causes the pedal to stick, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it was manufactured in 2023 and has the model number T280.
What should I do if my pedal sticks?
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal assembly if needed at no cost.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V014000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 25V014000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBA and 25KWA. 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 #25V014000 (January 16, 2025)
- 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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