Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #24V233000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V233000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2025 peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, and w990 vehicles Includes 782 affected units, Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2025 peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and kenworth t280, t380, t480, t680, t880, and w990 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V233000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2024-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Steering gear shaft may fracture
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 782

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24PBF, 24KWF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 35.55

Metadata

SID: row-5kx7_2aa7_k56v
NHTSA ID: 24V233000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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