Vehicle report

2025 PETERBILT 536

Service bulletins

24 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

24KWC/24PBC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure

24KWL/PBL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.

43-080

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions.

02-177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.

14-034

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values.

24KWF/PBF

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sheppard Recall Update March 2026 - The Parts section has been updated with revised steps for opening a TCS365 Order Support – Order Inquiry case.

45-069

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Cummins TSB 210203 has been updated to remove the PACCAR suction side fuel filter part number from Table 1 as the filter is no longer compatible.

25PACF

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts and procedures are now available for all affected chassis equipped with Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013 / Q21-1157-002-002 / Q21-1157-004-004 / Q21-1157-006-006 / Q21-1157-009-009. See attached Parts Matrix for required parts per chassis.

25KWB/25PBB

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A new Recommended Repair has been added. It must be used if safety recall 25PACF is performed prior to or at the same time as this repair since the 25PACF remedy also satisfies this safety recall.

24PBJ

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Parts and repair procedures are now available. Certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K Front Steer Drive Axles may have insufficient wheel bearing grease. Insufficient lubrication in the wheel bearing may cause the wheel hub to overheat and become damaged, which may increase the risk of a crash or thermal event . The driver may hear noise, excessive steering play, and/or smoke from the front wheel. 11021490 20250805 24PBJ 20250708 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions PETERBILT 548 2024 SUSPENSION Safety Recall Parts and repair procedures are now available. Certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K Front Steer Drive Axles may have insufficient wheel bearing grease. Insufficient lubrication in the wheel bearing may cause the wheel hub to overheat and become damaged, which may increase the risk of a crash or thermal event . The driver may hear noise, excessive steering play, and/or smoke from the front wheel.

43-080 PB

Service Campaign

As of 03/25/2025, this campaign has resumed. Software updates are now available to complete this campaign.

T020 - PB

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail Certain Model 535, 536, 537, and 548 chassis equipped with a PACCAR TX-8 transmission received transmission software with an incorrect variable. This software issue may cause DTC 521215-2 to set, the Transmission Dash Light to Illuminate, and shifting to be restricted. A software update is now available to fix the issue. Fix-as-Fail start date: 03/19/2025.

25PBB

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall The Exterior Lighting Switch (ELS) in certain Model 535, 536, 537, 548, and 567 chassis may not function and can be reset only by a key cycle. This issue may result in non-compliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 101 and 108. Affected chassis must have the Vehicle Soft ware updated.

24PBL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Updated software and procedures are now available. Certain Vehicle Model Year 2021-2025 Peterbilt chassis configured for trailer towing require a software update for the Bendix EC80 ABS ECU. Software update procedures for certain Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEV) and EC80 ABS ECU part numbers are not yet available. This bulletin will be updated when software update procedures are available for these chassis. Safety Recall publish date: 1/10/25

24KWG/24PBGC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Campaign start date: 6/17/2024 This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for drag links identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGA ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGA inspection with “GOOD” results but have not fi led warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to fi le a claim and close out 24PBGC. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGA Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed.

24KWGD/24PBGD

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with “GOOD” results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out 24PBGD. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGB Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed.

24PBF

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAFETY RECALL Repair parts and procedures are now available. Certain Peterbilt vehicles from Model Year 2025 may contain steering gear(s) with sector shaft gear teeth that may prematurely wear, crack, or fracture and interfere with the steering gear mechanism. This may lead to steering gear binding, which may increase the risk of a crash.

24PBGD

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains secondary inspection procedures and part replacement procedures for tie-rods identified as SUSPECT under 24PBGB ONLY. Certain chassis that have completed 24PBGB inspection with “GOOD” results but have not filed warranty claims to close out the campaign in SIR will need to file a claim and close out 24PBGD. Secondary inspection and replacement procedures are now available through this bulletin for parts found to be SUSPECT in the 24PBGB Safety Recall. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until this remedy is completed.

24KWGA/24PBGA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Certain model year 2025 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles may have a drag link with a ball stud that does not meet hardness specification. The ball stud may fracture, leading to a loss of steering and reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until the remedy is completed.

24KWGB/24PBGB

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Certain model year 2025 Peterbilt 220, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 chassis may have a tie-rod with a ball stud that does not meet hardness specification. The ball stud may fracture, leading to a loss of steering and reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Customers will be advised NOT TO DRIVE TRUCKS until the remedy is completed.

41-027

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On certain Peterbilt, New Medium Duty chassis that are equipped with the optional engine intake air Pre-Filter (option code 3281830) the Pre-Filter may become clogged and cause premature failure/breach of the primary intake air filter. In some cases, a failed/breached primary filter can result in unusually high engine RPMs and high crankcase pressure. However, a failed/breached primary filter may not exhibit any of these symptoms. The immediate fix for this issue is to modify the Pre-Filter by removing the filter media from the base plate, and then reinstalling the modified Pre-Filter base plate.

98-026

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only New tools are required to support PACCAR TX-8 / ZF transmissions. Part numbers E0l-1012 (Adapter, Jack TX-8), E0l-1014 (Front Seal Installer), and E0l-1015 (Rear Seal Installer) are currently available to order

E307

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CARB Emission s Manufacturer Warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain EMY 2022-2023 PX-7 or PX-9 Operator’s Manuals are incorrect.

15-031

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for Steering Gears identified as SUSPECT under 24PBC ONLY. Steering Gears repaired under this bulletin MUST be entered into the Serial Number Tracking Form for 24PBC.

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