2023 PETERBILT 537 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 PETERBILT 537 has 0 complaints and 29 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components, including mirrors, throttle pedals, fuel system hoses, and electronic control units.
The 29 recalls affect multiple systems such as visibility devices, vehicle speed control, fuel system components, electrical system software, braking, powertrain, steering, and engine control modules. These recalls address defects that range from potential engine stalls and brake failures to risks of fire and loss of vehicle control.
- Visibility: Rearview mirrors. Recall 24V017000 affects 10,611 trucks where the glass lock ring on cab mirror assemblies may detach. Detached mirrors reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair mirrors at no charge.
- Accelerator pedal. Recall 25V014000 covers 1,110 trucks with throttle pedals that may stick due to an oversized magnet carrier. Sticking pedals increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace pedals if needed for free.
- Fuel system hoses. Recall 23V617000 involves 871 trucks with damaged remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses that can leak or disconnect. Disconnected hoses cause engine stalls and fuel leaks which increase crash and fire risks. Dealers will replace the hoses free of charge.
- Electrical system software. Recall 24V915000 spans 220,764 trucks equipped with Bendix EC80 ECUs. Electrical noise can cause the ECU to malfunction, disabling safety systems like ABS and traction control, heightening crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost.
- Service brakes control unit. Also part of recall 24V915000, the ECU failure affects brake modules, possibly disabling anti-lock braking and stability control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software at no charge.
- Transmission gear shifter. Recall 24V190000 affects 70,509 trucks with improperly crimped gear shifter connectors that may cause a loss of communication, disabling the vehicle after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary at no cost.
- Air service brakes. Recall 23V087000 involves 8,008 trucks where the pedal plunger may disconnect after rapid release, causing brake failure. Dealers will add a pedal restraint bracket free of charge.
- Driveline fasteners. Recall 23V504000 covers 72 trucks with missing adhesive on driveline yoke bolt threads, allowing separation risks. Dealers will apply adhesive and replace fasteners at no cost.
- Steering gears. Recall 22V547000 includes 47,500 trucks with incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture and cause loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace defective gears free of charge.
- Engine control module (ECM). Recall 22V631000 affects 1,601 trucks where the ECM may short-circuit causing engine stalls. Dealers will replace the ECM at no charge.
Owners of 2023 PETERBILT 537 trucks dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to critical safety systems may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to consult with a qualified attorney to explore available options.
2023 PETERBILT 537 Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
361046
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 PETERBILT 537
1110 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Risk: A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
2023 PETERBILT 537
220764 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 PETERBILT 537
70509 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 PETERBILT 537
10611 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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.
Risk: A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 PETERBILT 537
871 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 PETERBILT 537
72 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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.
Risk: Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 PETERBILT 537
8008 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Risk: Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 PETERBILT 537
1601 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 PETERBILT 537
47500 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.