2024 Peterbilt 548: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2024 Peterbilt 548. The newest campaign is 25V436000. NHTSA received the report on 26 Jun 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software. 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, 25V436000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 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 number for this recall is 25PACF.

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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 419,821 units in total.

25V43600026 Jun 2025Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
25V04100029 Jan 2025Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
25V01400016 Jan 2025Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
24V9150009 Dec 2024Electrical System / Software
24V9080003 Dec 2024Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
24V9030002 Dec 2024Power Train / Axle Hubs
24V19000020 Mar 2024Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
24V04400025 Jan 2024Steering
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

25V436000Received 26 Jun 2025. 56,260 units.
Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 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 number for this recall is 25PACF.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25PACF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2025.
25V041000Received 29 Jan 2025. 5,378 units.
Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract the driver. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software, free of charge. Owners are advised that a non-responsive switch can be temporarily reset by a key cycle. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 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 25KWB and 25PBB.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 25KWB 25PBB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Mar 2025.
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.
24V908000Received 3 Dec 2024. 68 units.
Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWK and 24PBK.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWK and 24PBK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 2025.
24V903000Received 2 Dec 2024. 29 units.
Power Train / Axle Hubs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWJ and 24PBJ.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24KWJ 24PBJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 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.
24V044000Received 25 Jan 2024. 45,887 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 24PBC and 24KWC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2024.
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.

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Recall Register. 2024 Peterbilt 548: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/548/2024/. 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: 29 Mar 2018
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 2024 Peterbilt 548?: 419,821 units in 13 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. 13 of them name the 2024 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2024 Peterbilt 548 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.