Peterbilt, Kenworth 2024–2025 Steering recall

Recalled January 25, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V044000 · Peterbilt

Hazard

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

Units

45,887 units

Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

What to do

Product

Peterbilt 389 · Peterbilt 520 · Peterbilt 535 · Peterbilt 536 · Peterbilt 537 · Peterbilt 548 · Peterbilt 567 · Peterbilt 579 · Peterbilt 589 · Peterbilt L770 · Peterbilt T280 · Peterbilt T380 · Peterbilt T480 · Peterbilt T680 · Peterbilt T880 · Peterbilt W990

Manufacturer(s)

PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →