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VehicleJun 12, 20247,410 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

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 could happen

A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V433000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 12, 2024
Owners notified
Aug 6, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
7,410
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Maker's own recall number
24KWG, 24PBG

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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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.