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VehicleMar 27, 2024782 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering

What is wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

What could happen

Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 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 24PBF and 24KWF.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V233000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 27, 2024
Owners notified
Jul 29, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
782
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Maker's own recall number
24PBF, 24KWF

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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