2023 Peterbilt 548: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2023 Peterbilt 548. The newest campaign is 25V014000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Jan 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V014000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 361,379 units in total.

25V01400016 Jan 2025Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
24V9150009 Dec 2024Electrical System / Software
24V19000020 Mar 2024Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
24V01700015 Jan 2024Visibility / Rearview Mirrors/Devices
23V66100029 Sep 2023Service Brakes, Air
23V6170005 Sep 2023Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
23V50400021 Jul 2023Power Train / Driveline
23V08700015 Feb 2023Service Brakes, Air
22V78200018 Oct 2022Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
22V63100017 Aug 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
22V54700028 Jul 2022Steering

25V014000Received 16 Jan 2025. 1,110 units.
Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25PBA, 25KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2025.
24V915000Received 9 Dec 2024. 220,764 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. 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 24KWL and 24PBL.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWL 24PBL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 2025.
24V190000Received 20 Mar 2024. 70,509 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24PBE/24KWE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2025.
24V017000Received 15 Jan 2024. 10,611 units.
Visibility / Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWA and 24PBA.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWA/24PBA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2024.
23V661000Received 29 Sep 2023. 254 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23KWJ, 23PBJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2024.
23V617000Received 5 Sep 2023. 871 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 4, 2023. 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 23KWF and 23PBF.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23KWF and 23PBF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2023.
23V504000Received 21 Jul 2023. 72 units.
Power Train / Driveline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. The adhesive thread-lock may not have been applied to the four flange mounted yoke bolt threads, allowing the driveline fasteners to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23KWE and 23PBE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Sep 2023.
23V087000Received 15 Feb 2023. 8,008 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. When the brake pedal is fully applied and then released rapidly, the pedal plunger that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve may become disconnected, causing the service brakes to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-588 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23KWB and 23PBB.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23KWB and 23PBB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 2023.
22V782000Received 18 Oct 2022. 79 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 548, 567, and Kenworth T370, T480, T800, T800B, T880, W900B, and W990 vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. 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 22PBJ and 22KWJ.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 22PBJ and 22KWJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Dec 2022.
22V631000Received 17 Aug 2022. 1,601 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 22KWG and 22PBG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2022.
22V547000Received 28 Jul 2022. 47,500 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. 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 22PBE and 22KWE.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 22PBE, 22KWE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2022.

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Recall Register. 2023 Peterbilt 548: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/548/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: PACCAR Incorporated

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Peterbilt 548?: 361,379 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 548 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 548, model years 2020 to 2027. 11 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Peterbilt 548 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.