Kenworth, Peterbilt 2025 Steering recall

Recalled June 12, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V433000 · Kenworth

Hazard

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. · NHTSA advisory: Do Not Drive

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG.

Units

7,410 units

Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.

What to do

Product

Kenworth 220 · Kenworth 520 · Kenworth 536 · Kenworth 537 · Kenworth 548 · Kenworth 567 · Kenworth 579 · Kenworth 589 · Kenworth K270 · Kenworth K370 · Kenworth L770 · Kenworth T280 · Kenworth T380 · Kenworth T480 · Kenworth T680 · Kenworth T880 · Kenworth W900 · Kenworth W990

Manufacturer(s)

PACCAR Incorporated

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