2020 Peterbilt 536 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2020 Peterbilt 536. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Peterbilt 536. Check your 536 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2020 Peterbilt 536 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 23V661000
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWJ and 23PBJ.
2020 Peterbilt 536 complaints and service bulletins
Peterbilt has issued at least 18 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
- Engine (4)
- Fuel System, Diesel (4)
- Electrical System (3)
- Service Brakes, Air (3)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
- Equipment (2)
Read Peterbilt 536 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your 536 by VIN
Not every 2020 Peterbilt 536 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.