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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2021 Peterbilt 535

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (12)
Recall campaigns covering this model year171k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Peterbilt 535 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2021 Peterbilt 535

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Peterbilt 535
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-190Mar 20, 2024Right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communicationPowertrain70,509Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Peterbilt 535

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    12 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
    • 43-080 Jun 3, 2026 · 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 …
    • 02-177 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
    • 24PBE_KWE Feb 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be passed on to the end customer.
    • 24PBE Nov 26, 2025 · Service Campaign
      The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereb…
    • 43-080 PB Mar 26, 2025 · Service Campaign
      As of 03/25/2025, this campaign has resumed. Software updates are now available to complete this campaign.
    • 32-025 Nov 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary…
    • 98-026 May 16, 2024 · 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
    • 24PBE Mar 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INTERIM Safety Recall Parts are not currently available for this safety recall. This bulletin will be updated once repair parts are available. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector…
    • 45-064 Oct 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to del…
    • 13-060 Aug 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
    • T013 Jul 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      chassis with a PACCAR TX-8 transmission without cruise control may have active transmission faults 86-2 and 595-2. These faults do not affect the operation of the transmission and can be ignored.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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