21 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 548, across model years 2020–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 548 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Peterbilt 548 model years, the 2024 has the most recalls (13).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Peterbilt 548 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2027 | 2 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR recalls 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks with faulty front brake valves/hoses that may delay brake response, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes replaced by dealers by October 31, 2026.
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks with contaminated power distribution centers that may cause loss of lighting, wipers, ABS, or drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must have PDC boxes replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with delayed headlights and lift axle issues that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must update software by contacting dealers or customer service.
PACCAR recalls 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks with potential brake failure. This recall addresses rear brake piping assembly issues that could cause loss of service brakes or anti-lock function.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty hazard lights and instrument display brightness. Inoperative lights and display adjustments may increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
When the Peterbilt 548 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 548; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Peterbilt 548 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 21 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 548, covering model years 2020–2027. The most recent was issued Sep 1, 2026 (Service Brakes, Air).
The 2024 Peterbilt 548 has the most, with 13 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Steering (5), Service Brakes, Air (4), Power Train (3), Exterior Lighting (2).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Peterbilt dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Peterbilt to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Peterbilt dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.