Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #24V044000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V044000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2024-2025 kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, l770, w990, and 2024-2025 peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks Includes 45,887 affected units, Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2024-2025 kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, l770, w990, and 2024-2025 peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.