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Kenworth recall 22KWD and 22PBD

Kenworth calls it 22KWD and 22PBD. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V425000 on Jun 15, 2022: power train on the 2021–2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt, 402 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
22V4250002021–2023 Kenworth and PeterbiltPower TrainJun 15, 2022402high
Problem PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated. Risk A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V425000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 22KWD and 22PBD is the number Kenworth assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V425000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 22KWD and 22PBD the same recall as 22V425000?

Yes. 22KWD and 22PBD is Kenworth’s own number for it; 22V425000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 22KWD and 22PBD cover?

2021–2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt, 402 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 22KWD and 22PBD repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.