Recall 22V424 covers 3 2022-2023 Peterbilt 535, T180, and T280 vehicles with a disabled ABS warning light. Free software update at a franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 3 2022-2023 535, T180, and T280 vehicles under recall 22V424 because the ABS warning light was not enabled. If the ABS malfunctions, the driver will not get the required warning, which increases crash risk; the Peterbilt dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The ABS warning light on affected 2022-2023 535, T180, and T280 trucks is the dashboard lamp for the antilock braking system. ABS helps control wheel lockup during hard braking. The light is supposed to come on briefly when the key is turned on, then alert the driver again if the ABS has a malfunction.
On these trucks, the software parameter that enables that ABS light was turned off. The hydraulic brake system can still have an ABS problem, but the lamp will not illuminate to tell the driver. That means the driver loses the normal dashboard warning that ABS service is needed.
The warning sign is at startup: the ABS light is not briefly illuminated when the key is turned on. That missing bulb-check is the clue that the telltale parameter is disabled.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 medium-duty truck models from the 2022 and 2023 model years, all tied to the ABS warning-light parameter.
| 2023 Peterbilt 535 | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T180 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
An inoperational ABS system can leave the driver without notice of a malfunction and increases the risk of a crash. If the ABS telltale does not illuminate briefly when the key is turned on, treat that as a warning sign and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Peterbilt 535, Kenworth T180, or Kenworth T280 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the free software update that turns on the ABS warning light during an ABS malfunction.
- Bring the recall notice if PACCAR mailed one, or reference recall number 22V424 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair. Watch for brake performance changes because the ABS warning light will not alert you to an ABS malfunction before the update.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician performs a complete software update that corrects the parameter setting for the ABS telltale. The update is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid out of pocket for this ABS telltale software correction before the recall notice, PACCAR's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring the repair invoice and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact PACCAR customer service for the Kenworth or Peterbilt recall line.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 15, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| August 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 14, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 9, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V424?
Recall 22V424 covers 3 2022-2023 Kenworth T180, Kenworth T280, and Peterbilt 535 vehicles with an ABS warning-light setting problem. The ABS telltale is not enabled, so it does not illuminate during an ABS malfunction. Dealers will complete a software update for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Kenworth T180, Kenworth T280, or Peterbilt 535 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V424. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth or Peterbilt dealer and ask for the complete software update that corrects the ABS warning-light parameter setting. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and PACCAR's remedy says dealers will perform the complete software update free of charge. The update corrects the parameter setting that left the ABS telltale disabled.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the driver does not get an ABS malfunction warning. If the ABS system has a problem and the telltale stays off, the driver loses an important brake-system warning, increasing the risk of a crash under NHTSA campaign 22V424.
When were owners notified about recall 22V424?
Owner notification letters were mailed on December 9, 2022. The remedy is available, so included owners can contact the appropriate franchised dealer now and reference PACCAR recall numbers 22KWC or 22PBC when scheduling the free software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V424000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-425-828-5888 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V424 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V424000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →