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VehicleJan 25, 202445,887 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V044000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 25, 2024
Owners notified
Mar 20, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
45,887
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering
Maker's own recall number
24PBC and 24KWC

Notes

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.

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