Insufficient lubricant in front steer drive axle
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Paccar Incorporated or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 24V903000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V903000?
NHTSA recall 24V903000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on December 2, 2024. It addresses: Insufficient lubricant in front steer drive axle. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V903000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24KWJ 24PBJ. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.