2021 Peterbilt 535 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2021 Peterbilt 535. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Peterbilt 535. Check your 535 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2021 Peterbilt 535 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 24V190000
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
- Risk
- A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
2021 Peterbilt 535 complaints and service bulletins
Peterbilt has issued at least 12 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (6)
- Power Train (3)
- Engine (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Seats (1)
- Service Brakes (1)
Read Peterbilt 535 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your 535 by VIN
Not every 2021 Peterbilt 535 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Peterbilt dealer.