NHTSA safety recall

Recall 24V044000 · manufacturer campaign 24PBC and 24KWC

Steering — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 25 Jan 2024 · 45,887 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
24V044000
Manufacturer campaign
24PBC and 24KWC
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
25 Jan 2024
Owners notified
20 Mar 2024
Potentially affected
45,887

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2024 Kenworth L770 2025 Kenworth L770 2024 Kenworth T280 2025 Kenworth T280 2024 Kenworth T380 2025 Kenworth T380 2024 Kenworth T480 2025 Kenworth T480 2024 Kenworth T680 2025 Kenworth T680 2024 Kenworth T880 2025 Kenworth T880 2024 Kenworth W990 2025 Kenworth W990 2024 Peterbilt 389 2025 Peterbilt 389 2024 Peterbilt 520 2025 Peterbilt 520 2024 Peterbilt 535 2025 Peterbilt 535 2024 Peterbilt 536 2025 Peterbilt 536 2024 Peterbilt 537 2025 Peterbilt 537 2024 Peterbilt 548 2025 Peterbilt 548 2024 Peterbilt 567 2025 Peterbilt 567 2024 Peterbilt 579 2025 Peterbilt 579 2024 Peterbilt 589 2025 Peterbilt 589

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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