Peterbilt 537 recalls

NHTSA's records list 20 safety recalls covering the Peterbilt 537 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2021-2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 21, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.

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2027 Peterbilt 537 recalls 2

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported July 27, 2026
Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 5,925 vehicles potentially affected.

2026 Peterbilt 537 recalls 3

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 26, 2025
Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 30, 2025
Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2025 Peterbilt 537 recalls 6

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 26, 2025
Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 56,260 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 30, 2025
Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2024
Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Do not driveReported June 12, 2024
Broken Ball Stud May Cause Loss of Control
Component: steering. 7,410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 25, 2024
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Peterbilt 537 recalls 12

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 30, 2025
Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
Component: electrical system. 5,378 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 16, 2025
Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
Component: vehicle speed control. 1,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2024
Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 2, 2024
Insufficient Lubricant in Front Steer Drive Axle
Component: power train. 29 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 20, 2024
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 25, 2024
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 45,887 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 15, 2024
Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 29, 2023
Delayed Trailer Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 254 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 5, 2023
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 871 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 21, 2023
Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
Component: power train. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2023
Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Peterbilt 537 recalls 11

Reported Oct. 21, 2026
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 26,729 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 16, 2025
Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
Component: vehicle speed control. 1,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 10, 2024
Loss of ABS and Electronic Stability Control
Component: electrical system. 220,764 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 20, 2024
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 15, 2024
Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 5, 2023
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, diesel. 871 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 21, 2023
Driveline Fasteners May Loosen
Component: power train. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2023
Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 17, 2022
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,601 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 28, 2022
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 15, 2022
Transmission May Slip Into Unexpected Gear
Component: power train. 402 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Peterbilt 537 recalls 7

Reported March 20, 2024
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 15, 2024
Cab Mirror Assembly May Detach
Component: visibility. 10,611 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2023
Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 28, 2022
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Component: steering. 47,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 15, 2022
Transmission May Slip Into Unexpected Gear
Component: power train. 402 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 19, 2021
Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage
Component: electrical system. 908 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 3, 2021
Fuel Hose Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Peterbilt 537 recalls 3

Reported March 20, 2024
Improperly Crimped Connectors In Gear Shifter
Component: power train. 70,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 15, 2023
Brakes May Fail
Component: service brakes, air. 8,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 3, 2021
Fuel Hose Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.