Peterbilt 548

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS

    A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    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.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS

    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.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    Service brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATORUS

    Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDMUS

    A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVEUS

    Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    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.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.

  • Peterbilt 548date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.