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VehicleDec 2, 202429 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train

What is wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. The front steer drive axles may have insufficient wheel bearing lubricant.

What could happen

Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair the wheel end with new parts and lubricate the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWJ and 24PBJ.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V903000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 2, 2024
Owners notified
Jul 21, 2025
Vehicles or items affected
29
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024
Part
Power train › Axle hubs
Maker's own recall number
24KWJ 24PBJ

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 nhtsa.gov.

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