Kenworth T280, T380 +1 more: Brakes

Affects Kenworth T280, T380, T480 · 2022–2024 — about 410 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, when the brake pedal is fully applied and released quickly, the pedal plunger could jam or disconnect from the brake valve. If this happens, there could be a loss of service brakes. Safety Risk: A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: PACCAR will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational